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- Born: September 26, 1981
- Raised in California
- Began playing tennis at the age of four
- Pro since 1995
- Olympic gold medalist in 2000 and 2008
- Resides in Florida
- Won two ESPY Awards for "Female Athlete of the Year" and "Female Tennis Player of the Year"
- Works with The Owl Foundation
- Releasing a memoir in 2009
- On January 31, 2009, Williams won her fourth Australian Open, defeating Dinara Safina in the final round.The New York Times: Serena Williams Holds Australian Trophy, Again
- Religion: Jehovah's Witness http://www.slate.com/id/2194321/
- Currently Ranked Second in the World
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Serena Williams is a professional women's tennis player. The younger sister of tennis star Venus Williams, Serena has won 10 career Grand Slam titles and 32 singles championships. Serena is currently holding the No.1 position with 9075 points while Dinara Safina being the second with 7800 points. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/rankings?year=2009&type=2
Serena reached the No. 1 spot on women's tennis again by defeating her sister Venus at the finals of the WTA Championships which took place at Doha, Qatar. "It's nice to finally win a tournament other than a grand slam" said Serena after completing the match with a set of 6-2, 7-6. http://www.canada.com/entertainment/Serena+downs+Venus+Championships/2172171/story.html
Serena's Career Highlights
With 32 singles championships and 12 doubles championships, Serena Williams won the Italian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open all in 2002. In 2003, she won the Australian Open, and after dealing with injuries in 2006, returned to the circuit repeating an Australian Open win in 2007.Official Site: Serena Williams BiographyThe Williams sisters represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. They defeated the Spanish team in the final match to win their second gold medals. Both also played in the women's singles tournament, each but failed to medal.NBC Olympics: Serena Williams
Personal Loss
Serena and Venus' older sister, Yetunda Price, was shot to death in 2003. Price was caught in the middle of a crossfire near her home in Compton, California, where the girls grew up.USA Today: Venus, Serena Williams' Sister Fatally ShotCareer off the Court
Serena Williams has had success on and off the court. The tennis pro has made acting appearances on ER, My Wife and Kids, and The Division, as well as given her voice to the animated shows, The Simpsons and Higgleytown Heroes. Williams also released her own clothing label, Aneres.Official Site: Serena Williams Biography-
Serena poses Nude for ESPN
Serena Williams posed for the cover of ESPN's "Body Issue" magazine wearing nothing but a smile. This issue hit the news stands on October 9. Serena covers all her private parts, but shows off her athletic body.
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Serena Williams News
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Tennis Star Serena Williams To Appear On HSN To Sell Signature Statement ...
Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - Tennis star Serena Williams will be appearing live on Home Shopping Network on Thursday to promote her Signature Statement ... (December 11, 2009)AHN -
Serena Williams fined a record $82500 for U.S. Open tirade
By Liz Clarke Serena Williams, who reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis this season, was fined a record $82500 Monday for her profanity-laced ... (November 30, 2009)Washington Post -
Serena Williams at uga
Serena Williams heads a field that includes former uga All-American John Isner and US Open star Melanie Oudin of Marietta. Play starts at 4 o'clock Saturday ... (December 11, 2009)1340 WGAU -
Anna Kournikova, Serena Williams, & more help the Elton John AIDS Foundation ...
This year's event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana featured an array of top tennis players past and present, including Anna Kournikova, Serena Williams, ... (December 10, 2009)Examiner.com
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Serena Williams Timeline
- September 26, 1981: Born
- 1995: Turns Pro
- 1999: Wins U.S. Open
- 2002: Wins: US Open, Wimbledon, French Open
- 2003: Wins Australian Open, Wimbledon
- 2005: Wins Australian Open
- 2007: Wins Australian Open
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Serena's Outburst in US Open Tennis (2009)
An inappropriate action against a foot fault she received, cost Serena $10,500. She was fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike behavior and $500 for abusing the racket against the line judge which gave Kim Clijsters a wild card entry to the Finals of US Open Tennis 2009.
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Serena Williams on Amazon
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SERENA WILLIAMS 24x36 COLOR POSTER PRINT - $11.99
Amazon.com: SERENA WILLIAMS 24x36 COLOR POSTER PRINT: Kitchen & DiningAmazon
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Venus and Serena: Serving From The Hip: 10 Rules for Living, Loving, and Winning - $14.00
Venus and Serena Williams have something to say. But it isn’t all about tennis. It’s about life and how to play it. These superstars and super sisters share t...Amazon
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Venus & Serena Williams (Amazing Athletes) - $6.95
Amazon.com: Venus & Serena Williams (Amazing Athletes) (9780822588573): Madeline Donaldson: BooksAmazon
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On the Line - $26.99
One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has captured every major title. Her 2009 Australia Open championship earned her the #1 world ranking for the third time in her ...Amazon
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Serena Williams Questions
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What do you guys think of Serena Williams outburst last night at the US Open? Should she face any additional punishment? 6 AnswersI don't know about the footfault, I haven't seen better footage than the photo I include, so I can't judge that part. (Why don't they have a better shot of her ... read more -
Whatever happened to Venus and Serenas clothing line? 1 AnswerSerena's clothing line is called "Aneres" which is her name backwards! It premiered in December 2004, consisting of accessories, fragrance, cosmetics, lingerie ... read more -
Where can I find photos of the Serena Williams Wardrobe Malfunction? 1 AnswerThe website "Egotastic" is similar to a lot of the other celebrity photoblogs out there with the exception that it is primarily NSFW and focuses on wardrobe mal... read more -
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