Whether or not you consider yourself a tennis fan, chances are, you’ve heard ofSerena Williams.
Serena has been named the world No.
1 on eight separate occasions.
In fact, she was eventually credited with transforming women’s tennis (viaThe New York Times).
According toStatista, only 10% of Americans have never heard of her.
Eager to know more about her?
Here are some things you never knew about Serena Williams.
From the very beginning, their rivalry has been the stuff of legends.
Both sisters were exceptional players at the peak of their careers.
Having two tennis champions emerge from one family was unprecedented.
According toThe Guardian, the two even lived together in Florida and consider each other best friends.
Over the years, she’s always pushed the limits on what constitutes appropriate tennis outfits.
She evenlaunchedher own fashion line in 2018.
We can hardly blame her those tutus were stylish, elegant, and totally unforgettable.
It’s safe to say that those tutus did just that!
Serena Williams loves karaoke
It would seem that Serena Williams is a woman of many talents.
WhenThe Guardianasked her to share a secret, Williams confessed, “I love karaoke.”
It seems there is a lot of truth to her statement.
In 2016, Williams was filmed singing “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift with fans.
And, in 2019, Williams was seen in Palm Beach performing “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B.
Apparently, she tends to set up karaoke at her house parties.
And, as she explained, her go-to song can actually depend on the crowd.
“I did have some turkey sausage and a baked potato before this last match,” she said.
When Williams isn’t about to play, she’s less strict with her diet.
“I’m not going to deprive myself,” she explained.
So, she sometimes eats fries with lunch or chows down on pizza after a match.
As for Williams' favorite food, it sounds like tacos are a strong contender.
As she once wrote on Facebook, “I want tacos.
[Every day] I want tacos” (viaBusiness Insider).
Another favorite food seems to be chicken.
In an interview withSports Illustrated, she said her ideal last meal on earth would be fried chicken.
“That’s my favorite meal from her or from anybody,” she said.
As she explained toOprah, she and her sister Venus Williams have always been interested in acting.
Apparently, the young girls used to put on plays for their parents.
“Serena was always the princess, and I was the warrior,” Venus recalled.
Even as an adult, Serena has remained keen on acting.
In fact, she’s even done it professionally.
She mentioned another of Angelou’s poems called “Phenomenal Woman.”
“I appreciate the hardships she went through for our generation,” Williams said.
“I’m super influenced by the Black people that paved the way for us.”
Her outfits on the court have been assessed by fashion critics for years.
She even has a fashion brand calledS by Serena.
As she toldGlamour, fashion has always been one of her greatest loves.
Even as a child, she was fascinated by clothes.
In 1999, Williams even went to fashion design school and fell in love with pattern design.
It’s amazing that not one but two of Williams' goals have become reality.
In fact, she only realized her talent when she was 17 years old.
“I remember I was on a win streak.
I feel like it gave me confidence.”
Of course, her family always knew she had what it takes to become exceptional.
Serena Williams is BFFs with Meghan Markle
Serena Williams certainly has some friends in high places.
One of her best friends is none other than the Duchess of Sussex herself,Meghan Markle.
The pair first became friends while playing flag football for a celebrity event in 2014.
So beganour friendship" (viaE!
Since then, they’ve always been there for each other.
Talk about BFF goals.
Well, a good place to start is with her favorite things.
As the tennis player toldSports Illustratedin 2013, she has plenty of favorites.
Her favorite childhood memory, for instance, is playing make believe with her siblings.
“I’m really girly so I always had to be the princess.
I was the princess, Venus was the wizard,” she recalled.
Her favorite phone brand, she said, had to be Apple.
Her favorite TV shows at the time were “Arrow” and “The Good Wife.”
She said her favorite candy bar is the Whatchamacallit, simply because she’s always loved the name.
As for her favorite smell?
As she toldThe Guardian, it’s a mix of lemongrass and rose.
And, as she toldAFP News Agency, her favorite color is gold.
Pretty fitting for a queen of the courts, if you ask us.
So far, Williams has absolutely adored motherhood.
As she toldThe Guardian, her daughter is “the greatest love of [her] life.”
However, once the baby arrived, she realized that being a mother was a dream come true.
“We’re not spending a day apart until she’s [18],” she said.
It sounds like Williams is a fantastic mother Alexis Olympia certainly is a lucky little girl.
That is seriously impressive.
Apparently, she owes her bilingualism to her French coach and her apartment in Paris.
During the interview, the reporter even complimented her on her French.
As she told some reporters, getting up the nerve to speak in French wasn’t easy.
“It’s way, way more nerve-racking than playing tennis,” she said (viaUSA Today).
Based on her French interviews, she has nothing to worry about she sounds like a natural!
This is how Serena Williams spends her money
Serena Williams certainly has some cash to burn.
Nevertheless, Williams tries to be frugal for the most part, that is.
In a 2020 interview withPeople, Williams explained that saving money was important to her.
“I usually invest my funds.
I am the most boring [spender] ever,” she said.
In fact, Williams confessed that she actually finds it hard to treat herself.
Serena Williams wants to focus on motherhood after she retires
Serena Williams turned39in 2020.
FYI: Her husband is based in Silicon Valley, California, wherethe pairbought a house in 2019.
While Williams clearly visualizes her future, she isn’t quite ready to dive into it just yet.
“I absolutely want more Grand Slams.
I’m well aware of the record books, unfortunately.
It’s not a secret that I have my sights on 25 [grand slams].”
