Williams began playing tennis at age four on neighbourhood courts in Compton, CA, USA. Her father, Richard, had a vision of raising tennis stars. Serena and her sister Venus showed great aptitude for the game. Richard made them train for two hours daily.

Coaching and Playing Style

Patrick Mouratoglou from the USA is her personal coach. Serena plays right-handed. Her sporting philosophy is to avoid complacency by not looking back at past achievements.

Injuries Over the Years

Williams has faced several injuries throughout her career. In 2016, she dealt with left knee and shoulder injuries during the US Open. She ended her 2015 season early due to elbow and knee problems. Other notable injuries include a lower back injury in 2012 and a leg injury in 2010 that kept her out for nearly a year.

Awards and Honours

Serena has received numerous accolades. She was named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 2015. The International Sports Press Association awarded her Female Athlete of the Year from 2012 to 2015. She won the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award in 2003, 2010, and 2015.

Family Achievements

Serena and Venus Williams have won gold medals in doubles at the Olympic Games in 2000, 2008, and 2012. They share an Olympic record for tennis with four gold medals each.

Records and Milestones

Serena holds several records in tennis. She has won singles titles at least six times at three of the four Grand Slam tournaments. She achieved four straight Grand Slam singles titles twice in her career. In 2007, she became the first unseeded female player to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1978.

Father's Influence

In 1991, Richard Williams moved the family to Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where Serena and Venus trained with Rick Macci. For a short time, they also trained with Nick Bolletieri before their father took over coaching duties.

Fashion Ventures

Williams designs her own fashion label called Aneres. In 2009, she launched a collection of handbags and jewellery named Signature Statement. In early 2010, she became a certified nail technician for her upcoming nail collection with HairTech.

Charity Work

Serena established the Serena Williams Fund to help individuals or communities affected by violence and to ensure equal access to education. She was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in September 2011.

Serena Williams continues to inspire both on and off the court with her achievements in sports and contributions to fashion and charity.