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About Serena Williams
Began playing tennis at age 5 1/2 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 1 1/2 years...Is youngest of five girls: Lyndrea, Isha, Yetunde 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 in October 2002...Favorite author is Maya Angelou...
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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.
Grand Slams
Best Result: Quarter-finals;
Australian Open 2003, US Open 2002, Wimbledon 2002
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History:
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W/L (%) |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
| Aus Open |
17/4 (81%) |
W |
- |
QF |
| Roland Garros |
21/4 (84%) |
SF |
W |
QF |
| Wimbledon |
18/3
(86%) |
- |
W |
QF |
| US Open |
26/3
(90%) |
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W |
F |
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