Tracing Serena Williams’ Journey Through Photographs

A young Serena Williams is seen practicing on the tennis court in 1992.

A young Serena Williams is seen practicing on the tennis court in 1992.Getty Images

Serena Williams wins her first grand slam singles title against Martina Hingis of Switzerland (right), as they pose together with their trophies after their match in the US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center on Sep. 11, 1999.

Serena Williams wins her first grand slam singles title against Martina Hingis of Switzerland (right), as they pose together with their trophies after their match.Getty Images

Serena Williams embraces her father, Richard Williams, after winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the USTA National Tennis Center.

Serena Williams embraces her father, Richard Williams, after winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the USTA National Tennis Center.Rick Maiman

Serena Williams smiles and poses with her trophy after defeating her sister Venus Williams in the Women's Singles Final of the French Open Tennis Championships at the Stade Roland Garros on June 8, 2002, in Paris, France.

Serena Williams smiles and poses with her trophy after defeating her sister Venus Williams in the Women’s Singles Final of the French Open Tennis Championships at the Stade Roland Garros on June 8, 2002, in Paris, France.Popperfoto via Getty Images

Venus and Serena Williams lift the Women's Doubles trophies at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 07, 2002, in London, England.

Venus and Serena Williams lift the Women’s Doubles trophies at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 07, 2002, in London, England.Getty Images

Serena Williams hits the ball during the US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center on September 1, 2002, in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, New York.

Serena Williams hits the ball during the US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center on September 1, 2002, in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, New York.Getty Images

Serena Williams lets out a scream during the Women's Singles final during the Australian Open Tennis Championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on January 25, 2003.

Serena Williams lets out a scream during the Women’s Singles final during the Australian Open Tennis Championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on January 25, 2003.Getty Images

Serena Williams presents her trophy to the crowd after securing her victory in the Women's Singles Final of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on July 5, 2003, in London, England.

Serena Williams presents her trophy to the crowd after securing her victory in the Women’s Singles Final of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on July 5, 2003, in London, England.Bongarts/Getty Images

Serena Williams presents her trophy to the crowd after winning the Women's Final during the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2005.

Serena Williams presents her trophy to the crowd after winning the Women’s Final during the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2005.Getty Images

Serena Williams lays on the floor in awe after winning her women's final match against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open 2007.

Serena Williams lays on the floor in awe after winning her women’s final match against Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open 2007.Getty Images

Serena Williams returns the ball during the women's singles finals of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008.

Serena Williams returns the ball during the women’s singles finals of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008.Getty Images

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the women's final match at the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2009.

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the women’s final match at the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2009.Getty Images

Serena Williams looks up to the sky and celebrates during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2009.

Serena Williams looks up to the sky in celebratory victory during the women’s singles final match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2009.Getty Images

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning her women's final match against Justine Henin at the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2010, in Melbourne, Australia.

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning her women’s final match against Justine Henin at the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2010, in Melbourne, Australia.Getty Images

Serena Williams swings at the ball during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2010, in London, England.

Serena Williams swings at the ball during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2010, in London, England.Getty Images

Serena Williams waves to the crowd after a winning her women's singles semifinal round match at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Serena Williams waves to the crowd after a victory over Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka during their women’s singles semifinal round match at the 2012 London Olympic Games.AFP via Getty Images

Serena Williams takes a photo with her trophy after defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova in the Women's Final of the French Tennis Open 2013 at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on June 8, 2013.

Serena Williams fist pumps to herself in excitement after winning the women’s singles final at the 2012 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, 2012.Getty Images

Serena Williams takes a photo with her trophy after defeating Russia's Maria Sharapova (left) in the Women's Final of the French Tennis Open 2013 at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on June 8, 2013.

Serena Williams takes a photo with her trophy after defeating Russia’s Maria Sharapova (left) in the Women’s Final of the French Tennis Open 2013 at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on June 8, 2013.Corbis via Getty Images

Serena Williams poses with her trophy after winning the Women's Final of the French Tennis Open 2013 at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on June 8, 2013.

Serena Williams poses with her trophy after winning the Women’s Final of the French Tennis Open 2013 at Roland-Garros Stadium in Paris, France on June 8, 2013.Corbis via Getty Images

Serena Williams makes an effort to return a ball during the 2013 China Open at National Tennis Center on October 3, 2013, in Beijing, China.

Serena Williams makes an effort to return a ball during the 2013 China Open at National Tennis Center on October 3, 2013, in Beijing, China.Visual China Group via Getty Ima

Serena Williams embraces the spotlight, holding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the women's final match during the 2015 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2015.

Serena Williams embraces the spotlight, holding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the women’s final match during the 2015 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2015.Getty Images

Serena Williams smiles with her trophy during the Women's final match at the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on June 6, 2015, in Paris, France.

Serena Williams smiles with her trophy during the Women’s final match at the 2015 French Open at Roland Garros on June 6, 2015, in Paris, France.Corbis via Getty Images

Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic pose on stage during the Champions Dinner at the Guild Hall on July 12, 2015, in London, England.

Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic pose on stage during the Champions Dinner at the Guild Hall on July 12, 2015, in London, England.Getty Images

Serena and Venus Williams embrace each other after a victory in their Ladies Doubles Final of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on July 9, 2016, in London, England.

Serena and Venus Williams embrace each other after a victory in their Ladies Doubles Final of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships on July 9, 2016, in London, England.Getty Images

Serena Williams celebrates winning match point in her Women's Singles Quarterfinals match during the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 16, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia.

Serena Williams celebrates winning match point in her Women’s Singles Quarterfinals match during the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 16, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia.Getty Images

Serena Williams waves to fans after retiring from the match with an injury during The Championships Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2021.

Serena Williams waves to fans as she leaves the court after retiring from the match with an injury during The Championships Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2021.Getty Images

Serena Williams waves to the crowd after her Women's Singles First Round Match on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 on June 28, 2022 in London.

Serena Williams waves to the crowd after her Women’s Singles First Round Match on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 on June 28, 2022 in London.Getty Images

Serena Williams takes a moment to laugh after defeating Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Centre Court at York University in Toronto on August 8, 2022.

Serena Williams takes a moment to laugh after defeating Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Centre Court at York University in Toronto on August 8, 2022.Toronto Star via Getty Images