Serena Williams

Serena Williams is widely considered the greatest female tennis player of all time, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles and a career that redefined what was possible in women’s sports. Beyond tennis, she has built a significant business empire through investments and brand partnerships.

Trained by her father Richard Williams alongside sister Venus in Compton, California, Serena turned pro at 14 and won her first Grand Slam at 17 (1999 US Open). Over the next two decades, she dominated women’s tennis with a powerful serve and aggressive baseline game that changed the sport.

Williams won four Grand Slams while pregnant (2017) and returned to competitive tennis after childbirth, reaching multiple finals. Her battles with health complications during childbirth brought attention to maternal mortality rates, particularly among Black women.

As an investor, Williams founded Serena Ventures, which has backed companies like Coinbase, MasterClass, and Tonal. Her fashion line S by Serena and numerous endorsements contribute to her fortune. She announced her retirement from professional tennis in 2022 to focus on family and business.