When it comes to the world of professional tennis, there’s perhaps no name more recognizable than Serena Williams. She and her older sister Venus are a force to be reckoned with on the court, and at 38, Serena’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The tennis great has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles – that’s just one shy of the women’s all-time record, set by Australian tennis player Margaret Court – and in typical Serena fashion, she’s still chasing that next piece of history. Of course, Serena is more than just a tennis star, and we’ve rounded up some facts that will make you see this badass lady in a whole new light.
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