Serena Williams


Biography

Life Events

1999

Won her first Grand Slam trophy at U.S. Open

2001

Voiced herself on episode of "The Simpsons" (Fox)

2002

Defeated Venus back-to-back-to-back at French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open; dethroned sister for No. 1 world ranking

2002

Named "Female Athlete of the Year" by Associated Press

2002

Guest starred on ABC sitcom "My Wife and Kids"

2004

Made film acting debut in comedy "Hair Show"

2008

Williams sisters defeated Spanish players for gold at Summery Olympics in Beijing, China

2009

Became part owner of professional football team Miami Dolphins alongside her sister and other celebrities including Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, and Jennifer Lopez

2009

Published autobiography On the Line

2012

Won fifth Wimbledon women's singles title

2014

Won her sixth U.S. Open title

2015

Won her sixth Wimbledon title

2015

Appeared as herself in "Pixels"

2016

Made a cameo appearance in Beyonce's HBO music special "Lemonade"

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