Williams's first main draw of a Grand Slam tournament was at the Australian Open, where she defeated sixth-seeded Irina Spîrlea in the first round, before losing to Venus in the second round in the sisters' first professional face-off.

Sep 11, 2024 · On this day in 1999, Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title, beating Martina Hingis in the US Open final to mark her arrival on to the world stage. What exactly happened on that day?

Serena Williams's record in Grand Slam major singles finals. Click to see Serena Williams's record Grand Slam finals..

6 days ago · Serena Williams won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman or man during the open era in tennis. In addition, Serena and her sister Venus won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three doubles gold medals at the Olympics.

The Serena Williams 1999 season was her breakthrough season, winning her first career title at the Open Gaz de France and winning her first slam at the US Open.

Aug 25, 2022 · Williams has 23 Grand Slam singles titles - one short of Margaret Court's record - and her 1999 US Open victory was the first of six in New York

Mar 30, 2023 · Take a look back at Serena Williams' run to her first Grand Slam title at the 1999 US Open. Click here to subscribe: / usta Twitter: / usta Facebook: / usta Instagram: / usta Website:...

1999: At the year’s final major, Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title, at the US Open. She defeated Kim Clijsters, Conchita Martinez, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport and Martina Hingis in consecutive matches.

Aug 29, 2022 · Serena Williams was just 17 when she scored her very first Grand Slam victory in N.Y.C. in 1999, taking down No. 1 ranked Martina Hingis of Switzerland, 6-3, 7-6. The young star's next...

Aug 30, 2022 · Williams' success in grand slam tournaments led to the term, the "Serena Slam," which is when a tennis player holds all four grand slam singles titles at the same time, though not in...