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Venus' little sister Serena is the second product
of father Richard's tennis program. |
His careful cultivation has
produced a more compact, powerful version of
Venus which has
already won a Grand Slam -- the 1999 US Open, beating another teen
sensation, Martina Hingis.
Serena's Record -
(since 1997)
|
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
| Australian |
3r |
2r |
-- |
| French |
3r |
4r |
-- |
| Wimbledon |
-- |
3r |
-- |
| US Open |
W |
3r |
-- |
| Chase
singles |
-- |
-- |
-- |
| Chase
doubles |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
|
Serena Williams returns serve
at the TIG Tennis Classic, San Diego, August 1999
Photo©1999
PHOTOSPORT.COM
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Serena's Personal Stats
(thru 1999 season)
|
Residencesces: |
Palm Beach Gardens,
Fla. |
|
Birthdate |
Sept. 26,
1981 |
|
Birthplace |
Saginaw,
Mich. |
|
Height |
5' 10"" (178
cm) |
|
Weight |
145 lbs.
(65kg) |
|
Plays |
Right handed (two-handed
backhand) |
|
Status |
Pro (Oct.
1997) |
|
WTA singles
titles |
5 |
|
WTA doubles
titles |
5 |
|
Grand Slam
titles |
1, 2 doubles, 2 mix
doubles |
|
ITF singles
titles |
0 |
|
1999 prize
money |
$2,605,102 |
|
Career prize
money |
$2,968,243 |
| Amanda Coetzer |
Career w/l
record |
79-24 |
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