Serena Williams

Serena Williams has been a polarizing figure in tennis for several decades now. Serena is one of the most successful athletes in the sport as she took home 23 Grand Slam singles titles, which is the most by any player who played in the Open Era. Serena also ranked no. 1 in singles between 2002 and 2017, and she held on to her ranking for an astonishing 186 consecutive weeks. In total, Serena Williams has been No. 1 for 319 weeks, and it ranks third in the Open Era, just behind Martina Navratilova and Graf.

Being the no. 1 women’s tennis player for several weeks indeed has its benefits. Besides being an accomplished tennis icon, Serena Williams is also the highest-earning female player in the sport. She currently has a tremendous net worth of $210 million. Serena also earns millions of dollars from several endorsements with well-known companies and brands. When it comes to achievements and legacy, Serena Williams undoubtedly deserves credit as one of the greatest players to ever play the sport.