Serena Williams
Becky Milligan profiles the tennis superstar Serena Williams, who has dominated the tennis scene since 1999 with 23 grand slam titles to her name.
Serena Williams has dominated the tennis scene since 1999 with 23 grand slam titles to her name. Last year she added marriage and motherhood to her achievements.
In September 2017, Serena Williams nearly died in childbirth. Ten months on she's back on Wimbledon's Centre Court hoping for her 8th title at the All England Club.
Becky Milligan speaks to Serena's first tennis coach and hears how tennis has been in her blood since a young age.
But this Williams sister doesn't just put on a performance on the court, as you'll hear she's partial to karaoke.
Presenter: Becky Milligan
Producer: Clare Spencer
Researcher: Bethan Head.
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Tennis ace Serena has faced huge challenges both on and off the court.
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Jul 2018 19:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 8 Jul 2018 05:45蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Sun 8 Jul 2018 17:40蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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