Monday, 24 May 2010
Serena Williams Miami Dolpinns
In August 2009, Serena and Venus Williams became part owners of the Miami Dolphins. In the process, they became the first African American female owners of an NFL franchise.
Stephan Ross, the majority owner of the Dolphins, said "We are thrilled to have Venus and Serena join the Dolphins as limited partners. They are among the most admired athletes in the world and have become global ambassadors for the game of tennis. Their addition to our ownership group further reflects our commitment to connect with aggressively and embrace the great diversity that makes South Florida a multicultural gem."
Stephan Ross, the majority owner of the Dolphins, said "We are thrilled to have Venus and Serena join the Dolphins as limited partners. They are among the most admired athletes in the world and have become global ambassadors for the game of tennis. Their addition to our ownership group further reflects our commitment to connect with aggressively and embrace the great diversity that makes South Florida a multicultural gem."
Serena Williams Entertainment
Serena Williams has appeared on television many times, most notably on an episode of The Simpsons, where she appeared alongside her sister Venus.
Williams has posed for the 2003 and 2004 editions of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also appeared in episodes of ER and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
She also played Miss Wiggins in the season 3 episode "Crouching Mother, Hidden Father" of My Wife and Kids.
She was also mentioned in the song My Chick Bad by Snoop Doggy Dog and Ludacris.
Williams has posed for the 2003 and 2004 editions of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has also appeared in episodes of ER and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
She also played Miss Wiggins in the season 3 episode "Crouching Mother, Hidden Father" of My Wife and Kids.
She was also mentioned in the song My Chick Bad by Snoop Doggy Dog and Ludacris.
Serena Williams Fashion
Serena is known for unusual and colorful outfits on court. She caused a stir in 2002 at the US Open when she wore a black lycra catsuit on court. At the 2004 US Open, she wore denim skirts and knee high boots. Tournament officials however, would not allow her to wear the boots during matches.
Currently Serena is signed to Nike on a $40 million deal, having previously worked with Puma. Since 2004, she has also been running her own line of designer apparel called "Aneres"—her first name spelled backward. In 2009 she launched a line of handbags and jewelry.
Currently Serena is signed to Nike on a $40 million deal, having previously worked with Puma. Since 2004, she has also been running her own line of designer apparel called "Aneres"—her first name spelled backward. In 2009 she launched a line of handbags and jewelry.
Serena Williams Professional Debut
Serena Williams made her professional debut in 1995. She lost to Annie Miller in less than an hours play and earned the sum of $240. Williams did not play in 1996. In 1997, she lost in the qualifying rounds of her first three tournaments before winning her first main-draw match in November at the Ameritech Cup Chicago. Ranked 304, in the world she first upset Mary Pierce and then Monica Seles on route to the semi final, where she lost to world number 5 Lindsay Davenport. She finished 1997 ranked World No. 99.
Serena finished 1998 ranked 20th in the world.
Serena finished 1998 ranked 20th in the world.
Serena Williams Playing Style
Serena Williams is first and foremost a baseline player. Her game is built around taking control of rallies early through the use of a powerful serve, and strong backhands and forehands. Her serve is a potent weapon and has been timed at 129mph, second only to Venus in the female all time ranks.
Serena is also an excellent volleyer, which gives her significant advantages at the net. She also utilizes the drop shot to great effect, a shot not many female professionals can use.
Serena's double handed backhand is considered the best on the womens circuit. She is able to hit winners from any position on the court.
Due to her aggressive playing style, Serena often suffers an unusually high number of unforced errors. This is not to say she is bad defensively, just that she commits errors because she looks for winners with every shot.
Serena is also an excellent volleyer, which gives her significant advantages at the net. She also utilizes the drop shot to great effect, a shot not many female professionals can use.
Serena's double handed backhand is considered the best on the womens circuit. She is able to hit winners from any position on the court.
Due to her aggressive playing style, Serena often suffers an unusually high number of unforced errors. This is not to say she is bad defensively, just that she commits errors because she looks for winners with every shot.
Serena Williams Early Life
Serena Williams is of African American heritage and began playing Tennis at the age of four. Both Serena and her sister Venus were home schooled, which means effectively that her father was her first Tennis coach. When Serena was nine years old, the family moved to West Palm Beach so that Serena could attend the Rick Macci Tennis Academy. In 1995, Richard Williams pulled both Venus and Serena out of the Academy and took on their coaching himself, full time.
Whilst at the Academy, Rick and Richard sometimes clashed and did not always agree. Rick did however, respect that Richard 'treated his daughters like kids, allowing them to be little girls'.
Richard stopped sending both Serena and Venus to national tournaments when Serena was ten years old as Richard wanted the girls to slow down and focus on school work.
Whilst at the Academy, Rick and Richard sometimes clashed and did not always agree. Rick did however, respect that Richard 'treated his daughters like kids, allowing them to be little girls'.
Richard stopped sending both Serena and Venus to national tournaments when Serena was ten years old as Richard wanted the girls to slow down and focus on school work.
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