10 Interesting Facts about Serena Williams

Serena’s favorite city is Rome.

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Tigers and dogs are Serena’s favorite animals.

Serena won the U.S. Open at the age of 17

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The professional career of the legend began in 1995, shortly after Serena’s fourteenth birthday

Serena has also donated a lot of money to help build schools in Jamaica and Africa

Serena follows a vegan diet.

Serena’s middle name is Jameka.

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Her favorite author is Maya Angelou

Serena’s been playing tennis since she was three years old.