Former World No.1 Serena Williams is undoubtedly a legend of the sport. In her career, she has managed to shatter almost every record, while creating an unmatched legacy both on and off the court.
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With 23 Grand Slam wins, the American is just one shy of the all-time record of Margaret Court. As she approaches the final years of her legendary career, Williams has been part of some of the most iconic moments in tennis folklore.
Serena celebrates Nike’s 50th anniversary
The American who is sponsored by Nike alongside athletes like Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal took to social media to celebrate a milestone. Williams shared a snippet of Sports Lab with a highlight reel of the 23-time champ. The caption read, “One of my favorite highlights is being featured on the latest episode of Sports Lab to celebrate @nike 50th Anniversary!”
The iconic ‘Serena Split’ came into existence after pulling off a passing shot against Bethanie Mattek-Sands in the third round of the 2015 US Open. The No. 1 seed ended up winning the match, but the title was eventually won by Italian Flavia Pennetta.
Williams’ last competitive game now came at last year’s Wimbledon Championships. Since then, she has been recovering from a leg injury while aiming to reach 100% fitness.
Serena Williams’ building at the Nike headquarters
The sportswear giants have dedicated a special section on a Serena Williams Building in Oregon. The new 1-million-square-foot Serena Williams Building will have the capability to accommodate various designers across the world.
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Williams’ favorite color purple features heavily inside the building, while also having graphics and artwork as per the 41-year-old’s wishes. “We were bringing Serena in early to not just be the building’s name, but really help participate. It is a tribute to Serena Williams.”, said John Hoke, Nike’s chief design officer. ”
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A new tennis court, ‘East Compton Hills Country Club’, is constructed just outside the building in honor of East Compton, where Williams began her tennis journey.