By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Serena Williams once ruled the courts as the World No.1, clinching Grand Slam titles year after year. Even in retirement, her influence is greater than ever.
This legendary American tennis player, hailed as the GOAT of women’s tennis, has secured a spot on Time’s prestigious annual list of the world’s most influential individuals.
Joining her on this elite roster are fellow powerhouses like Simone Biles, Lorne Michaels, and Bonnie Chan.
So, does Williams yearn for the exhilarating days of the WTA Tour?
“I miss it immensely, with all my heart,” she confided to Time.
Serena Williams continues to shine in new arenas.
In the latest TIME100, she shares insights on joining the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, making investments in over 120 companies, performing alongside Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, and still being the ultimate room mom for Olympia https://t.co/zUKKqHHkmg pic.twitter.com/GcGVM2v9xz
— TIME (@TIME) April 16, 2025
As a devoted mother to Olympia and Adira, Serena juggles an impressive array of responsibilities. As the CEO of Serena Ventures, she has invested her own money in over 120 companies, with 14 of them valued at a billion dollars or more. Since 2021, her company has attracted more than $100 million in outside capital to invest in over 30 ventures.
When she’s not focused on her business, she’s mingling with A-listers, like when she lit up the Super Bowl stage as a dancer in Kendrick Lamar’s unforgettable halftime show.
Additionally, Williams is making waves as a part-owner of the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo, among many other achievements.
