Winner against Victoria AzarenkaUS Open / New York, New York USA
2013
Winner against Maria SharapovaFrench Open / Paris, French Republic
2012
Winner against Victoria AzarenkaUS Open / New York, New York USA
2012
Winner against Agnieszka RadwańskaWimbledon / London, England UK
2011
Runner-up against Samantha StosurUS Open / New York, New York USA
2010
Winner against Vera ZvonarevaWimbledon / London, England UK
2010
Winner against Justine HeninAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2009
Winner against Venus WilliamsWimbledon / London, England UK
2009
Winner against Dinara SafinaAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2008
Runner-up against Venus WilliamsWimbledon / London, England UK
2008
Winner against Jelena JankovićUS Open / New York, New York USA
2007
Winner against Maria SharapovaAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2005
Winner against Lindsay DavenportAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2004
Runner-up against Maria SharapovaWimbledon / London, England UK
2003
Winner against Venus WilliamsWimbledon / London, England UK
2003
Winner against Venus WilliamsAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2002
Winner against Venus WilliamsUS Open / New York, New York USA
2002
Winner against Venus WilliamsWimbledon / London, England UK
2002
Winner against Venus WilliamsFrench Open / Paris, French Republic
2001
Runner-up against against Venus WilliamsUS Open / New York, New York USA
1999
Winner against against Martina HingisUS Open / New York, New York USA
WOMEN'S TENNIS ASSOCIATION TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
2013
Winner against Li NaIstanbul, Republic of Turkey
2012
Winner against Maria SharapovaIstanbul, Republic of Turkey
2009
Winner against Venus WilliamsDoha, State of Qatar
2004
Runner-up against Maria SharapovaLos Angeles, California USA
2002
Runner-up against Kim ClijstersLos Angeles, California USA
2001
Winner against Lindsay DavenportMunich, Federal Republic of Germany
ASSOCIATION OF TENNIS PROFESSIONALS WORLD TOUR 250 SERIES
2013
Winner against Johanna LarssonSwedish Open Båstad / Båstad, Kingdom of Sweden
ASSOCIATION OF TENNIS PROFESSIONALS WORLD TOUR MASTER 1000
2013
Winner against Maria SharapovaMadrid Open / Madrid, Kingdom of Spain
2012
Winner against Victoria AzarenkaMadrid Open / Madrid, Kingdom of Spain
GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENTS - DOUBLES
2012
Winner with Venus Williams against Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie HradeckáWimbledon / London, England UK
2010
Winner with Venus Williams against Květa Peschke and Katarina SrebotnikFrench Open / Paris, French Republic
2010
Winner with Venus Williams against Cara Black and Liezel HuberAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2009
Winner with Venus Williams against Cara Black and Liezel HuberUS Open / New York, New York USA
2009
Winner with Venus Williams against Samantha Stosur and Rennae Stubbs Wimbledon / London, England UK
2009
Winner with Venus Williams against Daniela Hantuchová and Ai SugiyamaAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2008
Winner with Venus Williams against Lisa Raymond and Samantha StosurWimbledon / London, England UK
2003
Winner with Venus Williams against Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola SuárezAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2002
Winner with Venus Williams against Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola SuárezWimbledon / London, England UK
2001
Winner with Venus Williams against Lindsay Davenport and Corina MorariuAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2000
Winner with Venus Williams against Julie Halard-Decugis and Ai SugiyamaWimbledon / London, England UK
1999
Winner with Venus Williams against Chanda Rubin and Sandrine TestudUS Open / New York, New York USA
1999
Winner with Venus Williams against Martina Hingis and Anna KournikovaFrench Open / Paris, French Republic
IOC COMPETITIVE TENNIS - INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
2012
Gold Medal winner against Maria Sharpova2012 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXX Olympiad) / London, England, UK
2012
Doubles: Gold Medal Winner with Venus Williams against Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká2012 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXX Olympiad) / London, England, UK
2008
Doubles: Gold Medal Winner with Venus Williams against Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual2008 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXIX Olympiad) / Beijing, China
2000
Doubles: Gold Medal Winner with Venus Williams against Kristie Boogert and Miriam Oremans2000 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXVII Olympiad) / Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
WTA Tour - Bank of the West Classic
2012
Winner against Coco VandewegheStanford University / Stanford, California USA
2011
Winner against Marion BartoliStanford University / Stanford, California USA
GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENTS - MIXED DOUBLES
1999
Runner-up with Max Mirnyi against David Adams and Mariaan de SwardtAustralian Open / Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
1998
Winner with Max Mirnyi against Patrick Galbraith and Lisa RaymondUS Open / New York, New York USA
1998
Winner with Max Mirnyi against Mahesh Bhupathi and Mirjana LučićWimbledon / London, England UK
1998
Runner-up with Luis Lobo against Justin Gimelstob and Venus WilliamsFrench Open / Paris, French Republic
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION - GRAND SLAM CUP
1999
Winner against Venus WilliamsMunich, Federal Republic of Germany
WTA TOUR - U.S. NATIONAL INDOOR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
1998
Winner with Venus Williams against Cătălina Cristea and Kristine KunceOklahoma City, Oklahoma USA
Accomplishments of note
2014
Winner of most Miami Masters Titles, Men or Women, after winning her 7th title in 9 finals at the tournamentMiami Masters / Tennis Center at Crandon Park, Miami, Florida USA
2013
Oldest No.1 player: (31 years, 4 months)
Has the record of most years of earning $1 million or more than any other women Years: 2007-2013 and 1999-2005
2013
espnW Impact 10 (Number 1)Provides an engaging environment that offers total access to female athletes and the sports they play
2013
First woman to win more than US$12 million in prize money in a single year
2012
Won gold medals in singles and doubles, joining sister Venus Williams (2000 Sydney) and Helen Wills (1924 Paris) as the only women to win a gold medal in both singles and doubles in the same year at the OlympicsSummer Olympics (Games of the XXX Olympiad), London, England UK)
2012
Fifth Women's Single Wimbledon ClaimedWimbledon / London, England UK
2012
In her semifinal match against Azarenka, she hit a record 24 aces in a matchWimbledon / London, England UK
2011
Most Powerful Black Women in the U.S. (Number 10)Forbes Magazine / New Yok, New York USAAmerican business magazine well known for its lists and rankings
2011
The Root 100 2011: Influencers and Iconoclasts (Number 41)ASPiRE Television NetworkListing of the most influential African Americans between the ages of 25 and 45 who are making their mark and are paving the way for change
2011
Named one of the "30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future"TIME Magazine American weekly news magazine
the only player in tennis history to win three Grand Slam singles titles by beating the top two ranked players, Mauresmo and Davenport2003 Australian Open; 2002 French Open; 1999 US Open
Second non-seeded player to win a Tier I eventEvert Cup / Indian Wells, California USA
2010
The World's 100 Most Influential PeopleTIME Magazine American weekly news magazine
2010
Winning the doubles with sister Venus, they became the first pair since 1998 to hold the four slams at the same timeFrench Open / Paris, French Republic
2010
100 Most Powerful Women in the World (Number 55) Forbes Magazine / New York, New York USAForbes is an American business magazine well known for its lists and rankings
2010
Became the 7th player to hold the number 1 ranking in both singles and doubles simultaneously
2009
Author: On the LinePublisher: Grand Central Publishing
with Daniel Paisner
2009
First woman to win US$6 million in prize money in a single year
2008
By winning the US Open she makes the longest-ever gap between stints at No.1 (five years, one month) US Open / New York, New York USA
2007
Became lowest ranked player (Number 18) to defeat the Top 2 players in the world in the same tournament by defeating Number 1 Henin & 2 SharapovaSony Ericsson Open / Miami, Florida USA
2007
By winning the Australian Open became the first unseeded player since Chris O'Niel (1978) to win a slamAustralian Open / Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (Number 2) Harris Poll / Rochester, New York USA
with Year: 2008, 2006, 2005 and 2004Market research firm - one of the longest running, most respected proprietary surveys measuring public opinion
US Open Series Champion
with Year: 2013 and 2011Winner of the US Open Series and the US Open
Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (Number 1)Harris Poll / Rochester, New York USA
with Year: 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2007Market research firm - one of the longest running, most respected proprietary surveys measuring public opinion
The Celebrity 100Forbes Magazine / New York, New York USA
with The 100 most powerful celebrities of the year accounting for income, Google hits, fan base, press clips and magazine covers since 1999.56th in 2013, 77th in 2012; 84th in 2011, 61st in 2010; 67th in 2009, 69th in 2008 and 2007, 87th in 2006, 62nd in 2005, 63rd in 2004, 60th in 2003, 72nd in 2002, 71st in 2001 and 68th in 2000
Only player to have won three Grand Slam singles titles after saving match points2009 Wimbledon versus Elena Dementieva; 2005 Australian Open versus Maria Sharapova; 2003 Australian Open versus Kim Clijsters
2005
Author: Venus & Serena: Serving From The Hip: 10 Rules For Living, Loving and WinningPublisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
with Venus Williams and Hillary Beard
2003
After winning the Australian Open, she became the sixth player to win a career grand slamMelbourne Park, Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2003
By winning the Australian Open became the fifth woman to hold all four Grand Slam singles titles simultaneouslyMelbourne Park, Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2003
Became the first African-American to win the championshipAustralian Open / Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
2002
Became the first ever siblings to rank Top 2 at same time with sister Venus
2002
Became the first younger sister to defeat her older sister in a Grand Slam singles tournamentFrench Open, Paris, French Republic
2002
Second player after Steffi Graf in the Open era to defeat the first (Jennifer Capriati), second (Venus Williams), and third (Martina Hingis) ranked players at the same tournamentNasdaq-100 Open / Miami, Florida USA
Became the first woman in the open era to win the Australian Open singles title five timesAustralian Open / Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Commonwealth of Australia
with Year: 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003
2005
Ranked as the 17th-best player in 40 yearsTENNIS Magazine / New York, New York USA
2001
First player in tennis history to win the Season-Ending Championships on her debut
2001
At the US Open, marked the first time in the Open era, and second time in 117 years that sisters met in a Grand Slam final (with Venus WilliamsNew York, New York USA
1999
First pair of sisters in the Open era to meet in a tournament final (with Venus Williams)Lipton Championships / Miami, Florida USA
1999
Named Player of the Year TENNIS Magazine / New York, New York USA
1999
First time in tennis history that sisters won titles in the same week (Venus Williams won Oklahoma City)Open Gaz de France / Paris, French Republic
1999
Second African-American woman to win a Grand Slam titleUS Open / New York, New York USA
1998
Fastest woman in tennis history to record 5 Top 10 wins by defeating Irina Spîrlea in 2nd Round (16 career matches)Lipton Championships / Miami, Florida USA
1998
Named Rolex Rookie of the Year TENNIS Magazine / New York, New York USA
1997
Lowest ranked player in tennis history (No.304) to defeat two Top 10 players Monica Seles and Mary Pierce in one tournament Ameritech Cup / Chicago, Illinois USA
Professional honors and awards
Female Athlete of the Year - 2013, 2009 and 2002The Associated Press
2009
Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards21st Century Leaders Outstanding Leadership
2009
Best Female Athlete of the DecadeSl.com
2009
Women of the Year AwardGlamour Magazine
2009
ITF Women's Doubles World Champion (with Venus Williams)International Tennis Federation
2007
Laureus World Sports AwardLaureus World Sports AcademyComeback of the Year
2004
WTA Comeback Player of the YearWomen's Tennis Association
2003
34th NAACP Image Award - President’s Award (with Venus Williams)National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
2000
WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Venus Williams)Women's Tennis Association
2000
Teen Choice Awards - Extraordinary Achievement AwardFox Network
2000
Sportswoman of the YearTEAM SportsWomen’s Sports Foundation
1998
WTA Newcomer of the YearWomen's Tennis Association
Laureus World Sports AwardLaureus World Sports AcademySportswoman of the Year: 2010 and 2003
Best Female Athlete ESPY Award (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) - 2013 and 2003Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN)
Teen Choice Award - Choice Female Athlete - 2012, 2010, and 2004Fox Network
BET Award - Female Athlete of the Year - 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004 and 2003Black Entertainment Television (BET)
2012
BET AwardBlack Entertainment Television (BET)Subway Sportswoman of the Year
WTA Player of the Year - 2012, 2009 and 2008Women's Tennis Association
WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Venus Williams) - 2012, 2010, 2009WTA Tour Award
2012
Female Athlete of the Year AwardUnited States Sports Academy
L'Équipe Champion of Champions - 2013 and 2012L'Équipe (French publication)
ITF Women's Singles World Champion -2013, 2012, 2009, and 2002International Tennis Federation
WTA Player of the Year Award - 2013 and 2002Women's Tennis Association
Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award - 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2004 and 2003Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN)
WTA Most Improved Player of the YearWomen's Tennis Association
Community
Community service
2010
Australian Open 2010 - Hit for Haiti Charity FundraiserMelbourne, Commonwealth of AustraliaTennis exhibition
2008
Serena Williams Secondary School Matooni, KenyaFunding
2003
Avon FoundationNew York, New York USACelebrity Role Model
Community honors and awards
2004
Player Who Makes a DifferenceFamily Circle Magazine and Prudential FinancialOutstanding contributions to worthy causes
2003
Young Heroes AwardBig Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and InlandAchievements as an exemplary role model
Nationality
American
Denomination
Jehovah’s Witness
Sports
Professional tennis
Avocation
Writing and acting
Education
Primary school
Home schooled by her father
Compton, California USA
Institute
Art Institute of Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, Florida USAAssociate's DegreeFashion Design1999–2007
Secondary school
Home schooled by her fatherWest Palm Beach, Florida