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Serena Williams

The latest stories and features on tennis player Serena Williams, including professional tennis news and updates.

Born

26 Sep 1981

Industry

Sport

Job Title

Tennis Player

last updated:

7 October, 2024

When Stephen Hawking visited Hong Kong to give a lecture in 2006, he was mobbed at Hong Kong International Airport like a rock star. Photo: SCMP

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.

30 Dec 2024 - 5:15AM

NewJeans

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

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

From our archives

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

26 Sep 2024 - 7:15AM

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.

25 Sep 2024 - 7:14PM

Japan’s Naomi Osaka says she “felt like I needed a change” and described new coach Patrick Mouratoglou as “a big persona”. Photo: AFP

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.

6 Aug 2024 - 7:50PM

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

19 Jul 2024 - 6:00PM

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

24 Jan 2024 - 10:28AM

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.

22 Jul 2023 - 5:27PM

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

23 May 2023 - 4:00PMvideocam

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

8 May 2023 - 12:10AM

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 …

2 May 2023 - 6:16PM

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

27 Apr 2023 - 11:09AM

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

9 Jan 2023 - 8:00AM

XXIV 2022

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

6 Jan 2023 - 2:54PM

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.

19 Sep 2022 - 6:37PM

Williams in a performance wear outfit from S by Serena. Photo: Instagram

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?

14 Sep 2022 - 8:00PM

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

7 Sep 2022 - 3:00AM

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

5 Sep 2022 - 7:00PM

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.

4 Sep 2022 - 8:00AM

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.

3 Sep 2022 - 11:10AM

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

2 Sep 2022 - 5:00AMvideocam

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.

1 Sep 2022 - 10:53AM

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.

30 Aug 2022 - 9:47AM

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.

28 Aug 2022 - 7:45AM

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Inside Meghan Markle and Serena Williams’ sweet 8-year friendship

The sports legend was the first guest on the duchess’ new Archetypes podcast, but the duo have been friends for years, supporting each other through births, bad press and plenty of tennis matches …

28 Aug 2022 - 6:00AM

Serena Williams and Meghan Markle have been firm friends for years ... but just how did it all begin? Photos: Reuters, @serenawilliams/Instagram

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Fire and feminism: inside Meghan Markle and Serena Williams’ heart-to-heart

Meghan Markle’s long-awaited Spotify podcast Archetypes is finally here, and she talked tennis, retirement, parenting and feminism with Serena Williams, much to the delight of their fans

25 Aug 2022 - 12:10AM

Serena Williams and Meghan Markle shared a heartfelt discussion about motherhood and more in the Archetypes podcast. Photos: @serenawilliams, @meghan_markle_page/Instagram

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Emma Raducanu defeats Serena Williams in generational clash

US Open champion Emma Raducanu ousted Serena Williams in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open early Wednesday morning in a highly anticipated generational clash.

17 Aug 2022 - 9:36AM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Emma Raducanu calls chance to play Serena Williams ‘an amazing gift’

Pair will face each other at Western & Southern Open on Tuesday after their match was pushed back by 24 hours because of scheduling issues.

15 Aug 2022 - 3:02PM

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