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Serena Williams

Serena Williams
Serena Williams
The latest stories and features on tennis player Serena Williams, including professional tennis news and updates.
Born
26 Sep 1981
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Sport
Job Title
Tennis Player
Football legend Pele in action for his team Santos in an exhibition game against British side Newcastle at the Hongkong Stadium in 1972. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

In pictures: sports icons in Hong Kong, from Pelé to Serena Williams

From Kobe Bryant to Diego Maradona, these global sports stars found inspiration, fans and unforgettable moments in Hong Kong.

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US Open (tennis)

US Open champion Sabalenka hails mindset change after grand slam heartbreaks

Belarusian defends title at Flushing Meadows with straight sets win over Anisimova for first major of 2025.

Aryna Sabalenka poses with the US Open trophy following her victory over American Amanda Anisimova in the final. Photo: Xinhua
From our archives

Recap | Stephen Hawking, Serena Williams, Queen Elizabeth ... and more Hong Kong star visitors

Explore the moments when icons like Stephen Hawking, Rudolf Nureyev, Clark Gable, Queen Elizabeth and Serena Williams made memorable visits to Hong Kong.

NewJeans

Recap | Check out the styles of NewJeans singer Haerin, Serena Williams, Felix of Stray Kids, Lewis Hamilton and more

Discover how some of the biggest stars from the worlds of K-pop, film and sport achieve their looks and get pointers on how to emulate them with our style guides.

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That time Serena Williams was an hour late after a Hong Kong shopping spree

‘I can’t stay long enough,’ the American tennis superstar once said on her 3rd visit to Hong Kong, adding, ‘The people are very nice and welcoming and I feel it is a very warm place to be’

American tennis star Serena Williams wears a traditional Chinese outfit while on her third visit to Hong Kong, in 2002. Photo: SCMP Archives
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Osaka wants ‘no regrets’ as she makes easy China Open start with new coach in box

Former world No 1 confirms she has teamed up with Serena Williams’ renowned former coach Patrick Mouratoglou in bid for a return to form.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Serena Williams hits out at Peninsula hotel after being denied restaurant spot

Tennis great says she and her family were denied spot at rooftop restaurant by luxury establishment in Paris. Peninsula apologises and says it was fully booked.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Serena Williams’ husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian just announced that he has Lyme disease, but is best known for founding Reddit – here’s what you need to know about the tech millionaire

Alexis Ohanian supports women’s sports and is a Jehovah’s Witness like his tennis star wife. Photos: @alexisohanian/Instagram
ATP

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are among the world’s greatest – and richest – tennis players. Photos: Instagram/@rafaelnadal, @djokernole; Getty Images
Fifa

Messi scores late winner on Miami debut, watched by LeBron, Serena, Kardashian

‘As soon as I saw the free kick given, I thought, ‘This is the way it’s meant to end,’ co-owner David Beckham says after MLS’ biggest ever signing scores last-gasp stunner.

High Jewellery

Interview: François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet’s fun-loving CEO

François-Henry Bennahmias, CEO of watchmaker Audemars Piguet, talks about his years transforming the company by focusing on the Royal Oak, and courting rappers and sports stars

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Millionaires and billionaires

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian’s US$330 million sports-tech fortune

Power couple Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are a happy – and rich – family indeed … find out how they make and spend their millions, from tennis championships to venture capital firms

Alexis Ohanian, Olympia and Serena Williams are one happy – and rich – family. Photos: @alexisohanian/Instagram, Nest Seekers
Celebrity style

Cats and Chanel: 6 biggest highlights from the 2023 Met Gala

There were many memorable moments at fashion’s biggest night of the year, the 2023 Met Gala, including Kim Kardashian’s Playboy look to six-legged party crasher who refused to leave the red carpet …

Kim Kardashian wore a Playboy throwback look with pearls, Jared Leto showed up in a cat suit and Karlie Kloss revealed her pregnancy at the Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night in the US. Photos: EPA-EFE, AFP, Reuters
Celebrity style

7 tennis superstars’ most expensive watches, ranked

Which tennis legend has the sweetest wrist candy? From Novak Djokovic’s Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 to Rafael Nadal’s Richard Mille RM27-04

XXIV 2022

Time to shimmer: how luxury watch brands work with jewel artisans

Watchmakers and jewel artisans have created sensational pieces for women in the past … take a peek at how irresistibly creative some of them were

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Why timepieces and pop art are a match made in luxury heaven

Watchmaking is a craft steeped in tradition, but as in the art world, designers aren’t beyond turning to contemporary allusions … here’s everything you need to know

Luxury watchmaking is going beyond tradition, drawing inspiration from pop culture and collaborating with artists for their unique timepieces, such as Hublot’s Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow. Photo: Hublot
Fashion

Comfy, accessible: Serena Williams is designing fashion ‘with people in mind’

Days after what was likely her final professional tennis match at the US Open, Serena Williams showcased her latest fashion collection – designed to be comfortable and affordable – at New York Fashion Week.

Fame and celebrity

8 celebrities who founded their own investment firms, from Kim K to Jay-Z

Not just Kim K with Skky Partners … from Serena Williams and Jay-Z to Jessica Alba and Ashton Kutcher, which other celebs run their own investment firms?

Celebrity style

Where to buy Serena Williams’ big orange US Open tote by Kimberly Pucci

The women’s tennis legend turned heads at what may be her last US Open with a giant orange Niccolo bag from Italy-inspired designer Kimberly Pucci – and you can snap one up, too

Women’s tennis legend Serena Williams turned heads at what may be her last US Open with a giant orange Niccolo bag from Italy-inspired designer Kimberly Pucci. Photo: TPN/Getty Images
Celebrity children

Inside the fab life of Serena Williams’ five-year-old daughter, Olympia

With mum an all-time tennis great and dad Alexis Ohanian co-founder of Reddit, Olympia is already a budding fashionista with her own investment portfolio and a Miami mansion for a home

Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. is already a young fashionista, regularly twinning with her mum, tennis great Serena Williams. Photo: @serenawilliams/Instagram
US Open (tennis)

Editorial | Serena Williams’ legacy will live on

The tennis great is set to retire, a decision that will bring to an end an extraordinary 27-year career. With her sister Venus, she has both changed and transcended the sport, making tennis more inclusive and inspiring others.

US Open (tennis)

Williams says she won’t reconsider retirement but ‘you never know’

Serena Williams has been knocked out of the US Open by Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, signalling the end of a glittering career which includes 23 grand slam titles.

Millionaires and billionaires

How do Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian make and spend their millions?

Here’s how the tennis legend and Reddit co-founder make and splash their US$330 million fortune on mansions, dates … and their daughter

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Tennis legend Serena Williams, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and their daughter Alexis Olympia make one happy – and wealthy – family. Photo: @alexisohanian/Instagram
US Open (tennis)

Serena Williams puts US Open retirement party on hold, reaches third round

Williams beats world No 2 Anett Kontaveit in three sets in front of partisan crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Serena Williams U.S. celebrates after winning her US Open second-round match against Anett Kontaveit. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Serena Williams begins retirement party on a high at US Open

Williams into second round after 6-3, 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic. The sporting icon has signalled her intention to leave the game at the end of the year’s last grand slam.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

A swansong for the ages as Serena Williams lines up US Open run

Fans will be hoping for a bit of a run from 23-time grand slam singles champion Serena Williams in her final tournament, with the US Open – starting tomorrow – seen as wide open.

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