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| Name: | SERENA WILLIAMS |
| Nationality: | United States |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthdate: | 9/26/1981 |
| Birthplace: | Saginaw, Michigan, USA |
| Residence: | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Wilson |
| Clothes by: | Nike |
| Shoes by: | Nike |
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About:
Began playing tennis at age five-and-a-half at neighborhood courts in Compton, California, USA...Coached by father, Richard Williams, and mother, Oracene Price (coach/advisor); trainer is Kerrie Brooks; previously coached by Rick Macci for one-and-a-half years...Is youngest of five girls: Lyndrea, Isha, Yetunde (deceased September 14, 2003) and Venus...Sister Venus plays on the Tour...Has participated in a number of clinics, and makes numerous appearances at schools, and for charitable and community organizations, particularly those which target programs for at-risk youth...Interested in fashion and acting: included among fashion trendsetters in the October 21, 2002 issue of People magazine; is opening her own clothing line and often wears her own designs; with her sister Venus, was a guest voice on a Feb. 11, 2001, episode of The Simpsons animated television show; appeared in rapper Memphis Bleek’s Do My video featuring Jay-Z; made a cameo appearance in Martin Lawrence’s movie Black Knight in the fall of 2001; appeared as a school teacher in My Wife and Kids starring Damon Wayans on ABC-TV in October 2002; with sister, Venus, appeared on CBS Late Show with David Letterman on August 27, 2003; on August 28, 2003, co-presented Best Male Video with sister, Venus, at 2003 MTV Video Music Awards; on October 22, 2003, appeared in a dramatic role on a Showtime episode of Street Time; will soon appear in the upcoming feature film, "Hair Spray," starring as Monique...Her voice will also be used in "Higgleytown Heroes," on the Disney Channel...Favorite author is Maya Angelou...Hobbies are watching movies and football, reading, acting, talking on the phone, and spending time with family and friends...Most memorable experience was winning Wimbledon in 2002...Self-described as very humorous with a great personality...Favorite place to visit is Italy...Likes to listen to Mariah Carey and Brandy...Debuted a custom-designed Nike apparel line on May 22, 2004 in Paris...New reality show featuring herself and sister Venus scheduled to debut on ABC Family in July 2005...Releases second book with sister Venus, titled, "Venus and Serena, Serving From the Hip: 10 Rules for Living, Loving, and Winning" in March 2005.
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Highest Rank:
Career-High Singles No. 1 (July 8, 2002)
Career-High Doubles No. 5 (October 11, 1999)
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