Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She has broken numerous records throughout her career and has inspired countless people around the world. Let’s take a look at some of the records that Serena Williams has set over the years.
Grand Slam Titles
Serena Williams has won a total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. She has won each of the four Grand Slam tournaments at least three times, and has won the Australian Open seven times, the French Open three times, Wimbledon seven times, and the US Open six times.
Weeks at No. 1
Serena Williams has spent a total of 319 weeks at No. 1 in the WTA rankings, which is the most by any player in the history of the rankings. She first reached the No. 1 ranking in 2002 and has held the top spot for a total of eight different stints.
Olympic Medals
Serena Williams has won a total of four Olympic gold medals in her career. She won the singles gold medal in 2012 and 2016, and she also won the doubles gold medal in 2000 and 2008 with her sister Venus Williams.
Career Prize Money
Serena Williams has earned over $92 million in prize money throughout her career, which is the most by any female athlete in any sport. She has also earned millions more in endorsements and sponsorships.
Career Wins
Serena Williams has won a total of 851 career singles matches, which is the most by any active player on the WTA tour. She has also won a total of 72 career singles titles, which is the fourth-most in the Open Era.
Career Grand Slam
Serena Williams has achieved a Career Grand Slam, which means she has won all four Grand Slam titles at least once in her career. She completed this feat in 2003 when she won the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in the same calendar year.
Golden Slam
Serena Williams is one of only two players in history to achieve a Golden Slam, which means winning all four Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal in the same calendar year. She achieved this incredible feat in 2012 when she won the singles gold medal at the London Olympics.
Longest Winning Streak
Serena Williams has achieved the longest winning streak in women’s tennis since 2000. She won 35 consecutive matches from August 2013 to February 2014, which included titles at the US Open, WTA Championships, and the Brisbane International.
Fastest Serve
Serena Williams has hit some of the fastest serves in women’s tennis history. Her fastest serve was recorded at 128.6 mph (207.0 km/h) during the 2013 Australian Open, which is the third-fastest serve ever recorded in women’s tennis.
Oldest Player to be Ranked No. 1
Serena Williams became the oldest player to be ranked No. 1 in the world in women’s tennis at the age of 35 years and 125 days in 2017. She surpassed the previous record held by Chris Evert, who was ranked No. 1 at the age of 30 years and 11 months.
Absolutely! Here are some more interesting facts about Serena Williams’ records:
Most Aces in a Single Season
Serena Williams holds the record for the most aces served in a single season on the women’s tour. She hit a total of 530 aces during the 2016 season, breaking the previous record of 527 held by Kristyna Pliskova.
Most Consecutive Years with a Grand Slam Title
Serena Williams holds the record for the most consecutive years with at least one Grand Slam title in the Open Era. She won at least one Grand Slam title every year from 2002 to 2017, a total of 15 consecutive years.
Most Wins Against Top 10 Players
Serena Williams has won 264 matches against top 10 players in her career, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. She has also won 56 matches against players ranked No. 1 in the world, which is the most by any player in history.
Most Titles Won Without Dropping a Set
Serena Williams has won 13 Grand Slam titles without dropping a single set, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. She achieved this feat at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Most Match Wins at the Australian Open
Serena Williams has won a total of 89 matches at the Australian Open, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. She has also won the tournament a record seven times, which is tied with Margaret Court for the most in history.
Most Singles Titles in a Single Season
Serena Williams holds the record for the most singles titles won in a single season on the women’s tour. She won 11 titles in 2013, including two Grand Slams, four Premier Mandatory events, and two Premier 5 events.
Most Wins at a Single Grand Slam Tournament
Serena Williams has won a total of 102 matches at the US Open, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. She has also won the tournament six times, which is tied with Chris Evert for the most in history.
Most Consecutive Wins at a Single Grand Slam Tournament
Serena Williams won 26 consecutive matches at the US Open from 2014 to 2016, which is the longest winning streak at a single Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era. During this streak, she won three consecutive titles at the tournament.
Most Prize Money Earned in a Single Season
Serena Williams earned a total of $12,385,572 in prize money during the 2013 season, which is the most by any player in a single season on the women’s tour. This included $3.6 million for winning the US Open.
Most Matches Won on Hard Courts
Serena Williams has won a total of 517 matches on hard courts, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. She has also won 57 hard court titles, which is the most by any player in history.
Ultimately, Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time, and her records speak for themselves. She has dominated the sport of tennis for over two decades and has inspired countless people around the world. Her legacy will continue to inspire future generations of tennis players for years to come.
