How Old is Serena Williams?

Tennis legend — live age, birthday and a short biography.

45 years old

Born September 26, 1981 · 45 years, 0 months, 7 days

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Quick biography

Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, and grew up in Compton, California. She and her older sister Venus were coached by their father Richard from a young age, and Serena turned professional in 1995 at age fourteen.

Williams went on to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era, along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with Venus. She also won four Olympic gold medals — three in doubles and one in singles — and held the world No. 1 ranking for 319 weeks.

Career highlights

✦1999 — Wins her first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open.
✦2003 — Completes the “Serena Slam” of four straight majors.
✦2012 — Wins singles gold at the London Olympics.
✦2017 — Wins the Australian Open while pregnant, her 23rd major.
✦2022 — Steps away from professional tennis after the US Open.

Personal life in brief

Williams is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, with whom she has two daughters, and she runs the venture firm Serena Ventures.

Legacy & influence

She announced she was stepping away from professional tennis after the 2022 US Open. Since then she has focused on her venture capital firm Serena Ventures and her family, while remaining one of the most influential athletes of her generation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Serena Williams?

Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981. This page shows her exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.

When was Serena Williams born?

Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan, USA.

What is Serena Williams best known for?

She is best known as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, with 23 Grand Slam singles titles — the most in the Open Era — and four Olympic gold medals.