Post on 26-Mar-2015
Venus & Serena Venus & Serena WilliamsWilliams
By: Mrs. Becerra & Miss Majka
Birth & Childhood Venus born: June 17, 1980 in Lynwood, CA Serena born: September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, MI Five kids--Compton, CA Venus and Serena the youngest “Ghetto” 1980s: cruddy racquets and dud balls Parents stressed discipline and education Not many tournaments, private matches Dad coached 10 years-Venus, 30 titles and Ranked #1 11 years-Moved to Palm Beach Gardens New Coach: Richard Macci Practice Schedule: 6 hours/day, 6 days/week, 200 serves/day 1 ½ years later: parents became coaches
again
Adult & family life Venus 32 years old 1998: Broke fastest serve, 127
miles/hour 1999: Ranked #3 Won 7 grand slams and 12 in doubles Overall: Ranked #1 three times, and 4
Olympic Gold Medals 2011: Diagnosed Sjorgen’s Syndrome Raw vegan diet Art classes Interior Design Company: V Starr
Interiors Clothing Line: “EleVen” UNESCO: international peace and
education
Serena 31 years old 1997: Ranked #453, 9 months
later, #20 1999: #8 Overall: #1 five times Lost title in 2010-injury, 18
stitches Jehovah’s Witness Supports sister-vegan diet Film, TV, fashion Clothing line: “Aneres” Clothing
BOTH:•First sisters to win tournament on same day
• V: IGA Classic, S: Paris Open•3/28/99: Play each other for 1st time-115 years, Venus won•2003: sister died•Documentary coming out on 5/10•House in FL, 2 dogs (Jack Russell Terrier & Maltese)•Autobiographies•Still living
Likes & Dislikes Likes: Playing tennis:
anytime, anywhere Snazzy and jazzy Bright colors Enthusiasm on
court-noises, outfits, hair, energy
Dislikes: Being “BOO-ed” Mean
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKy0pb6Bt1s
Initiatives & Contributions
Fought against racism in tennis
Not many African American tennis players
Work hard, make good choiceOvercome environment
Interesting Facts
Dad saw tournament on TV Winner: Millionaire Venus: taller, faster, best serve, overhead
smash Serena: shorter, more muscular, powerful
backhand stroke
Monuments / Statues / Memorials
Wax Museum NYC
Can you tell the “real” Serena?
IB Attitudes & AttributesCaring: serves to
helpCommunicator:
telling one another who can go first and what/how to improve
Commitment: Practice
Key ConceptsResponsibility: Took turns
Reflection: Improvements
Causation: practice makes permanent
Questions
Mrs. Becerra: What is your favorite move in tennis?
Miss Majka: What is the biggest challenge you ever faced?
Closing