The Young Tennis Star's Miraculous Comeback at the U.S. Open
17-year-old Amanda Anisimova bounces back from a humiliating defeat to make history at the U.S. Open.
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About Serena Williams
Serena Williams (born September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan) is a retired American professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the sport's history. Turning professional in 1995 at age 14, she revolutionized women's tennis with her powerful playing style and extraordinary athleticism. Williams won 73 WTA singles titles, including a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles—the most by any player in the Open Era and second-most in history overall[2][5][1]. Her Grand Slam victories span all four major tournaments, achieving a career Golden Slam by winning each Grand Slam and Olympic gold in both singles and doubles, a unique feat in tennis history[2][4]. Williams held the world No. 1 ranking in women's singles for a total of 319 weeks, finishing as year-end No. 1 five times[2]. She also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Venus Williams, with whom she earned three Olympic doubles gold medals[3][5]. Williams made history by winning consecutive major titles to complete a non-calendar year Grand Slam known as the "Serena Slam" and subsequently achieved a second Serena Slam from 2014 to 2015. She surpassed Steffi Graf’s Open Era record by securing her 23rd major singles title at the 2017 Australian Open[2][5]. Despite injuries and a break following pregnancy, she returned to reach four major finals after 2018. In August 2022, Williams announced her gradual retirement from professional tennis, playing her final match at the 2022 US Open[2]. Beyond tennis, Serena Williams is a prominent figure in fashion, business, and philanthropy, maintaining cultural relevance as an athlete and public personality. Her impact on and off the court has made her a transformative figure in sports history[5].
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