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the rankings again winning both the 2009 Australian Open Singles for the fourth
time and the 2009 Wimbledon singles for the third time , and also won doubles at
both . The high of being back on top wouldnt last long though for Williams , in
2011 she would have to put her career on hold again for health reasons . Serenas
doctor had found a blood clot in her lungs , after a few procedures Serena would
return back to tennis , even though many worried that this would cause her to retire
early .
In 2012 , Serena won her fifth Wimbledon title , later on that summer she took
home her first Gold medal in womens singles , and teamed up with her sister
taking home another Gold medal in Womens Doubles . In September of that year
Williams beat out her rival Victoria Azarenka at the U.S. open . By this time
Williams had captured 15 Grand Slam single titles and 13 Grand Slam double titles
.This past June Serena was able to take home her 20th Grand Slam Singles title ,
and win her 6th Wimbledon just within this last month .
Serena definitely has proved to be more than just another athlete . Peoples
magazine named her one of top 25 intriguing people , and Essence named one of
the countries 50 Most inspiring African Americans . Williams even has her own
educational foundation the Serena Williams foundations , which provides
education for underprivileged kids around the world . She has even built schools
for children in Africa as well through her foundation .Williams says she strives to
make her mark on and off the court , and she is doing exactly that .