Serena Williams is one name that stands out in the world of Tennis. The 34-year-old sports superstar has just done the unimaginable with coveting the no. 1 title in the history of Women's Tennis Association for 157 consecutive weeks.
According to WTA Tennis, Williams succeeded Martina Navratilova who now stands next to her in the rankings. She acquired the ranking possible after winning several tournaments in various opens. Currently, Williams is only just short of one glorious win to beat Steffi Graf in the no. 1 rankings. The German player's standing in the list is now 186 weeks in the no.1 after winning 22 grand slam records while Williams now holds 157.
Apart from Williams' journey in the field of tennis, another interesting thing about the 2015 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year awardee is knowing how much she's currently earning. Serena Williams' net worth currently stands at $145 million based on The Richest list in 2015.
In line with their report, Williams earned the amount of $24.6 million alone in 2015. This money was due to her endorsement deals, salary and her prize winnings. Currently, she is one of the highest paid tennis players in the world and might even grow her net worth even more soon.
Undoubtedly, the tennis superstar is a commanding force even in her various endorsements. Williams is everywhere and the media is sprawling her attention in many deals. Quitting the ordinary, she knows how to surprise fans and deliberately stand out in her unexpected decisions.
Once, Williams shared her optimum physique in Pirelli's calendar shoot wherein the tennis queen boast woman power in her post. Apart from this, the 34-year-old also garnered success in the fashion scene. Williams together with sister Venus have showcased their designs in last year's Fashion Week in New York and it was an astounding success for the tennis player.
