5 Women Who Changed The Face Of Tennis

#2 Serena Williams - Never Say Die

Serena Williams is not only the most supreme tennis player of our times but also the most dominant athlete. Her list of achievements is long -

She has won a total of 39 grand slam titles ( (in singles, doubles and mixed doubles).
She has held all four grand slam titles simultaneously twice during her career.
She has won an ATP tennis title in each of the last four decades.
She uses her stature to make a difference to the society with multiple philanthropic initiatives.

She did not have it easy though. She did not have the financial means early on and had to face a lot of racism and sexism throughout her career. In spite of the gender-based attacks and career-threatening injuries, Serena has been a dominant and consistent force in women's tennis for numerous years.

She along with her sister Venus Williams changed the face of women's tennis. They steamrolled over limits of physical prowess and mental strength and brought in powerful aces, potent groundstrokes, and an overtly attacking game. They also became well-rounded people instead of single-minded focus on tennis. They completed college and are running successful businesses.

Serena has changed the definition of an athletic woman and has inspired young women to take up sports on their terms.