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