Happy birthday! Serena Williams turns 44 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 44 on Friday, Sep. 26, 2025.

Serena Williams is celebrating her 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of her generation.

Popular tennis player Serena Williams has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Williams, a cultural icon

Born in Saginaw on September 26, 1981, Serena Williams' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Williams' not just a great tennis player, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Serena hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Serena Williams as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Serena, you're the best!

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