Serena Williams, being the world’s number one Women’s singles tennis player from America, and Roger Federer, being the “greatest tennis player of all times “ is her fellow tennis star from Switzerland. They do not need any introduction indeed as their names say it all. Both are awarded players who have achieved a sky-soaring success of course, after hard work.
Let us share some details about their lifestyle, interests, biography, and professional life here:-
Serena Williams
“I WANT TO BE A GIVING WOMAN AND JUST A NICE PERSON IN GENERAL.”
It is said that stars shine on skies but I think it is not true as some stars do shine on earth too like Serena Jameka Williams. The oldest number one tennis celebrity in WTA’s history is a 31 years old woman with lots of awards and titles. Her career started from 95-98 and up till now, she is reigning on the horizon of tennis.
Basics
Serena opened their eyes to the world at Saginaw, Michigan on 26th, September 1981. She was home-schooled by her parents to learn tennis at the age of four. The little girls started practicing for two hours daily to succeed. She turned pro at the age of 16 years in 1995.
Game of Serena Williams
for Maria Sharapova, Williams is a “competitor” who does not let it go anyways, and for the authentic pundits of Tennis, she has the historic greatest serve in women’s tennis.
Williams is a baseline player with a powerful forehand swing. Her playing style is energetic, risky, and consistent; people call it the “High Risk” style. In Australian Opens, she came second after Venus in terms of speed which was 128.6 mph.
Wimbledon Championships
Last year in Wimbledon Championships, Williams got 102 aces record with three Slam singles titles after improbable games which is more than anyone else. She is also able to serve aces in critical situations which are inspiring things about all the players. She begin in 1995 but rose to heights between 1999 to 2001, later on, her career began sinking between 2002 to 2007 but she came back with a bang from 2008-10 and finally in March 2011.
Ranks and Awards
she was ranked number one in singles (on 7th June 2010 & doubles) while on 27th May 2013 she came to 27th number in “doubles” ranking. she also has had countless Olympics gold medals as well since 2000-2012.
Roger Federer
“MY DAD SAID IF YOU BECOME A TENNIS PROFESSIONAL JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET INTO THE TOP HUNDRED BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MAKE A LITTLE BIT OF MONEY. YOU MAKE A LIVING SO YOU CAN PAY YOUR COACHING AND, YOU KNOW, YOUR TRAVELS.”
Basics of Roger
Federer was born on 8th August 1981 in Basel, Switzerland. At a young age, he started taking interest in a number of games like badminton, tennis, and basketball. He is a tall 6.1 feet strong right-handed player. He is married to a former tennis player Mirka Vavrinec. He has two twin daughters named Myla Rosa and Charlena Riva.
Since 1998 to Till Now
1998, was the year when he started his career as a junior player. He stunned everyone by winning his early matches, both singles and doubles in Wimbledon. He succeeded in four junior tournaments in that year, becoming the World’s number “One” junior player by then.
Although it was a superb start for a newcomer like Federer his career came in full swing from 2003 to 2007. His only first double Masters series was won by then. He rocked the ground with his outclass performances and came in limelight in 2008 further when a Golden Medal was bestowed upon him in the Olympics Games.
his year, he came up with an unsatisfactory but reports unveil that he is working hard on it. It is very important for him to retain his place (in the top four list) otherwise, he will drop out.
Awards/ranks
In February 2004, he was titled as number” One” singles sportsman; but on July 8th, 2013, he became the fifth top player of tennis in the world. He is also a Silver Medal winner of the Olympics Games in 2012.
Federer’s Highest Rank
Federer’s highest rank in the doubles was 24th since 9th June 2003; however, his Grand Slam Doubles results in Olympics Games 2008 was admirable as he won a Gold Medal in it.