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Serena's Birthday
Serena Jameka Williams was born in Saginaw, Michigan by her father Richard Williams and mother Oracene Price. -
Wins Her 1st Grand Slam
This is the first of her 23 wins at the U.S. Open -
Ranked no. 1 in WTA
At age 20, this is the first time in her career she is ranked number one in the Women's Tennis Association. -
Becomes the Oldest Female Tennis Player to be Ranked no. 1
At 31 years old, Serena Williams becomes the oldest female tennis player to ever be ranked no. 1 in the league -
Gives Birth to Her 1st Child
Serena Williams and her husband give birth to their first child Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
