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Serena Williams
Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. She won the US Open the year she turned 18, and won Wimbledon the year she turned 20.
Serena Williams was born in 1981 and is currently 45 years old. Anyone born before 1981 is older than Serena.
Serena Williams is 45 years old in 2026, born on September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan (Libra).
Serena Williams is 45 years old in 2026 and turned 45 on September 26, 2026. Serena Williams's age in every year ↓
Born
September 26, 1981
World pop. at birth
~4.5B
Serena's age
45
Your age
20
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Serena's Life Timeline
Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. She grew up in a family of athletes, with her father coaching her and her sister Venus in tennis from a young age. Serena's early exposure to the sport and her family's support laid the foundation for her future success on the court.
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Throughout her career, Serena Williams achieved remarkable milestones, including winning her first Grand Slam title at the 1999 US Open when she was 17 years old. She went on to dominate women's tennis, securing a total of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era. Her career has been marked by numerous accolades, including being ranked world No. 1 in singles for a total of 319 weeks, which is a record in the women's game.
Serena's legacy extends beyond her on-court achievements; she has been a powerful advocate for gender equality and racial justice. In later years, she has focused on her business ventures and family life, including the birth of her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., in 2017. As of now, she continues to inspire future generations of athletes and remains a prominent figure in the sports world.
Won the US Open
Serena Williams was 18 years old when she won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open. This victory marked her emergence as a major force in women's tennis and set the stage for her illustrious career.
Serena Williams turned 18 in 1999, the year she won the US Open. Are you older than Serena was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won Wimbledon
Serena Williams was 20 years old when she won her first Wimbledon title. This victory solidified her status as one of the top players in the world and showcased her powerful playing style.
Serena Williams turned 20 in 2001, the year she won Wimbledon. Are you older than Serena was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Australian Open
Serena Williams was 23 years old when she won the Australian Open, marking her sixth Grand Slam title. This win was part of her resurgence in the sport after overcoming injuries.
Serena Williams turned 23 in 2004, the year she won the Australian Open. Are you older than Serena was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became world No. 1
Serena Williams was 26 years old when she became the world No. 1 for the first time in her career. This achievement reflected her dominance in women's tennis and her ability to compete at the highest level.
Serena Williams turned 26 in 2007, the year she became world No. 1. Are you older than Serena was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Wimbledon title again
Serena Williams was 30 years old when she won the Wimbledon title for the fifth time. This victory demonstrated her longevity and continued excellence in the sport.
Serena Williams turned 30 in 2011, the year she won the Wimbledon title again. Are you older than Serena was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Australian Open while pregnant
Serena Williams was 35 years old when she won the Australian Open while pregnant. This historic achievement highlighted her exceptional skill and determination, further solidifying her legacy.
Serena Williams turned 35 in 2016, the year she won the Australian Open while pregnant. Are you older than Serena was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Serena Williams in each year?
- 2026
- Serena Williams is 45 years old in 2026 and turned 45 on September 26, 2026.
- 1999
- Serena Williams was 17 at the start of 1999 and turned 18 on September 26, 1999. That year, she won the US Open.
- 2001
- Serena Williams was 19 at the start of 2001 and turned 20 on September 26, 2001. That year, she won Wimbledon.
- 2004
- Serena Williams was 22 at the start of 2004 and turned 23 on September 26, 2004. That year, she won the Australian Open.
- 2011
- Serena Williams was 29 at the start of 2011 and turned 30 on September 26, 2011. That year, she won the Wimbledon title again.
- 2016
- Serena Williams was 34 at the start of 2016 and turned 35 on September 26, 2016. That year, she won the Australian Open while pregnant.
Serena Williams's age in every year
Ages change on September 26: the first number is before that birthday, the second after it.
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- 19886 → 7 years old
- 19897 → 8 years old
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- 199210 → 11 years old
- 199311 → 12 years old
- 199412 → 13 years old
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- 199614 → 15 years old
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- 200119 → 20 years old
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- 200422 → 23 years old
- 200523 → 24 years old
- 200624 → 25 years old
- 200725 → 26 years old
- 200826 → 27 years old
- 200927 → 28 years old
- 201028 → 29 years old
- 201129 → 30 years old
- 201230 → 31 years old
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- 201432 → 33 years old
- 201533 → 34 years old
- 201634 → 35 years old
- 201735 → 36 years old
- 201836 → 37 years old
- 201937 → 38 years old
- 202038 → 39 years old
- 202139 → 40 years old
- 202240 → 41 years old
- 202341 → 42 years old
- 202442 → 43 years old
- 202543 → 44 years old
- 202644 → 45 years old
