Serena Williams
Serena Williams is a former American professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the sport's history, having won 23 Grand Slam singles titles during her career.
Williams turned professional in 1995 and, alongside her sister Venus, became one of the most dominant forces in women's tennis over the following two decades, known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style.
Her 23 Grand Slam singles titles are the most of any player in the Open Era, spanning from her first major win at the 1999 US Open to her 2017 Australian Open victory, which she won while pregnant.
Williams also won four Olympic gold medals and was ranked world No. 1 in singles on multiple occasions, retiring from professional competition in 2022 as one of the most influential figures in the history of women's sports.