Defining Moments

Start of a legacy

Seventeen-year old Serena Williams won her first ever singles grand slam at the US open on 11 September 1999. a hard fought victory over world number one martina hingis would kick off a dominating singles career for the next 20 years that has seen Williams win 23 grand slam titles since. the very next day, having won her first singles grand slam, she would win her second doubles grand slam with sister Venus Williams. 1999