Serena Williams

The top-ranked player in women's singles tennis, Serena Williams was not always on top of her game. She and her sister Venus battled the odds to play professional tennis and experienced both personal and professional setbacks, like the death of their half-sister and the jeers of racist spectators, to become powerful forces in the sport. Now, however, Serena Williams is considered by many to be the greatest female tennis player of all time. Off the court, Serena is also a powerful force. Serena has worked to create opportunities for underprivileged students through The Serena Williams Foundation and her charitable work has changed many lives.