Serena Williams Family Tree: The Story Behind Tennis's Greatest Woman

Serena Jameka Williams, born 26 September 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA, is an American tennis legend — 23 Grand Slam singles titles (Open Era record for women); 319 weeks at WTA No. 1; 4 Olympic golds (1 singles + 3 doubles with Venus); 14 Grand Slam doubles (all with sister Venus).

The Family's Roots: An African-American Family from Compton

The Williams family raised Serena and Venus on the public courts of Compton, California.

Her Parents

Father: Richard Williams, born 14 February 1942 — Serena and Venus's coach; subject of the film King Richard (2021, Will Smith won Oscar for portrayal).

Mother: Oracene "Brandi" Price, born 3 April 1952 — Serena and Venus's mother and co-coach.

Her Sister

Venus Williams, born 17 June 1980 — elder sister; 7-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Her Half-Siblings

Yetunde Price (1972–2003) — half-sister; shot dead in Compton September 2003.

Isha Price, born 1975 — half-sister.

Lyndrea Price, born 1977 — half-sister.

Her Husband: Alexis Ohanian

Alexis Ohanian, born 24 April 1983 — co-founder of Reddit. Married Serena on 16 November 2017 in New Orleans.

Their Daughters

Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., born 1 September 2017 — daughter.

Adira River Ohanian, born 22 August 2023 — daughter.

The Williams Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Richard Williams (b. 14 February 1942).

Mother: Oracene Price (b. 3 April 1952).

Sister: Venus Williams (b. 17 June 1980).

Half-Sisters: Yetunde Price (1972–2003 — murdered); Isha Price (b. 1975); Lyndrea Price (b. 1977).

Husband: Alexis Ohanian (b. 24 April 1983; m. 16 November 2017).

Daughters: Olympia (b. 1 September 2017); Adira (b. 22 August 2023).

Serena Williams:

  • Born 26 September 1981, Saginaw, MI
  • Family moved to Compton, CA when she was young
  • Turned pro at 14 (1995); first Grand Slam at 17 (1999 US Open)
  • 23 Grand Slam titles: Australian Open (7 — 2003, 05, 07, 09, 10, 15, 17), French Open (3 — 2002, 13, 15), Wimbledon (7 — 2002, 03, 09, 10, 12, 15, 16), US Open (6 — 1999, 2002, 08, 12, 13, 14)
  • 319 weeks at WTA No. 1
  • 4 Olympic golds: singles 2012; doubles 2000, 08, 12 (all with Venus)
  • 14 Grand Slam doubles with Venus; 2 Grand Slam mixed doubles
  • Career Grand Slam in singles and doubles
  • Retired: US Open 2022

What the Williams Family Story Teaches Us

A father who coached his daughters from Compton public courts. A mother who co-coached. An elder sister who is a 7-time Grand Slam champion. A half-sister lost to a Compton shooting in 2003. A Reddit-cofounder husband. Two daughters. A career that produced 23 Grand Slams — the most of any woman in the Open Era.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Serena story carries the same lesson. Some careers rise from public courts to redefine a sport.

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