Serena Williams Net Worth

Serena Jameka Williams is an American former professional tennis player, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and widely regarded as the greatest female tennis player of all time. Born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, and raised in Compton, California, Serena was taught tennis by her father Richard Williams on the public courts of one of America's most dangerous neighborhoods — a story so extraordinary it became the Oscar-winning film "King Richard."

Serena turned professional at age 14 and won her first Grand Slam title at the 1999 U.S. Open at just 17 years old. Over the next two decades, she amassed 23 Grand Slam singles titles — the most in the Open Era — along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles (all with her sister Venus), four Olympic gold medals, and 319 weeks ranked world No. 1. Her combination of power, athleticism, and mental toughness redefined women's tennis and raised the bar for all of women's professional sports.

Beyond the court, Williams has built a formidable business empire. Serena Ventures, her venture capital firm, has invested in over 80 companies including Masterclass, Coinbase, Noom, and Tonal, with a particular focus on companies founded by women and underrepresented groups. The fund raised $111 million in 2022. She also launched S by Serena, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand, and has endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, and other major brands.

Williams retired from competitive tennis in September 2022, writing in Vogue that she was "evolving away from tennis" to focus on her family and business ventures. She is married to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, and has two daughters. Her impact on tennis, women's sports, and culture is immeasurable.