By the early 2000s, Serena Williams was already a household name, but what she achieved between 2002 and 2003 put her in a league of her own. The “Serena Slam” began at the 2002 French Open, where she bested her sister Venus to claim her second Grand Slam title. It was a battle of the siblings, but the triumph marked Serena’s true arrival as a dominant force in women’s tennis.
From there, she captured Wimbledon and the US Open, again defeating Venus in both finals. Her power, combined with an unparalleled athleticism, left opponents scrambling. But it wasn’t just the victories that defined her legacy—it was her ability to adapt. Serena wasn’t just a baseliner; she could attack the net, deliver blistering serves, and outlast her opponents with mental resilience.
At the 2003 Australian Open, she completed her historic run, defeating Venus one more time. With the “Serena Slam” in hand—holding all four major titles simultaneously—Serena’s place among the sport’s greats was confirmed. No player since Steffi Graf had dominated with such force. Serena Williams had redefined what it meant to be a champion.
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