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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Tennis legend Serena Williams awarded Princess of Asturias for sports 2025
Former tennis player Serena Williams has been awarded the Princess of Asturias for sports 2025. The award is one of the most prestigious in Spain and is given to members who have demonstrated excellence in various fields, including sports, arts, literature, and others. The organisers of the event have said Williams is 'one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport' and also were appreciative of her work outside the tennis court. 'A staunch advocate for gender equality and equal opportunities in sport and society,' they said. The 43-year-old American won 73 career singles titles including 23 Grand Slams. She said in 2022 that she was stepping away from tennis to focus on her family and business interests. The 50,000-euro ($57,000) Princess of Asturias Award is one of eight annual prizes covering different areas, including arts, literature and science among others. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. Past winners of the sports prize include skier Lindsey Vonn, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the New Zealand rugby team. 1999 – First Grand Slam title When Venus Williams burst on the scene in 1994, her father Richard was boldly predicting that his younger daughter Serena would be even better. At the U.S. Open in 1999 she showed why. It was 17-year-old Serena who stole the spotlight though as she claimed the first of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles with an extraordinary run. 2012 – Olympic singles gold Serena already had two Olympic gold medals in her locker having partnered Venus to victory in Sydney and Beijing but a singles gold had eluded her. She returned to London for the 2012 Games fresh from a fifth Wimbledon title, and with the tournament being played on the All England Club lawns she was the overwhelming favourite. The American was on a mission. She only dropped 16 games in her run to gold, beating Maria Sharapova 6-0 6-1 in the final. 2017 – Australian Open and 23rd Grand Slam title Most probably her last Grand Slam title, but possibly the sweetest. Her run to the title in Melbourne, where she beat sister Venus in the final, was achieved without dropping a set. It took her past Steffi Graf's Open era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, returned her to world number one and made her, at the age of 35, the oldest woman to win a major.
NBC Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Serena Williams awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports
MADRID — Serena Williams has been awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports for her stellar tennis career, organizers said. The 43-year-old American won 73 career singles titles including 23 Grand Slams. She said in 2022 that she was stepping away from tennis to focus on her family and business interests. The $57,000 Princess of Asturias Award is one of eight annual prizes covering different areas, including arts, literature and science among others. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. Past winners of the sports prize include skier Lindsey Vonn, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the New Zealand rugby team.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Serena Williams awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports
MADRID: Serena Williams has been awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports for her stellar tennis career, organizers said Wednesday. The 43-year-old American won 73 career singles titles including 23 Grand Slams. She said in 2022 that she was stepping away from tennis to focus on her family and business interests. The 50,000-euro (57,000 USD) Princess of Asturias Award is one of eight annual prizes covering different areas, including arts, literature and science among others. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. Past winners of the sports prize include skier Lindsey Vonn, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the New Zealand rugby team.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Serena Williams Honored With Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports
Last Updated: Serena Williams won Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports for her tennis career. She has 73 singles titles, including 23 Grand Slams, and retired in 2022. Serena Williams has been awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports, organizers announced on Wednesday, in recognition of her remarkable tennis career. The 43-year-old American has won 73 career singles titles, including 23 Grand Slam titles. In 2022, she announced her decision to step away from tennis to focus on her family and business ventures. Serena revolutionized the perception of women in sports, challenged racial barriers, and inspired millions with her resilience, strength, and authenticity. The Princess of Asturias Award, worth 50,000 euros ($57,000), is one of eight annual prizes that honor achievements in various fields, including arts, literature, and science. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. Previous recipients of the sports prize include skier Lindsey Vonn, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, and the New Zealand rugby team. Throughout her career, Serena amassed 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era, and just one shy of Margaret Court's all-time record. Her victories spanned nearly two decades, with wins at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Additionally, Serena captured 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Venus, forming one of the most dominant pairs in tennis history. Beyond Grand Slams, Serena won four Olympic gold medals—three in doubles and one in singles—cementing her status as a complete and formidable competitor. She held the World No. 1 ranking for 319 weeks, including a stretch of 186 consecutive weeks, tying Steffi Graf's record. Her longevity, winning major titles well into her 30s, and her ability to return to elite form after injuries and even pregnancy distinguished her in the annals of sport. Serena retired from professional tennis in September 2022 after an emotional farewell at the US Open. First Published: May 28, 2025, 16:09 IST
San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Serena Williams awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports
MADRID (AP) — Serena Williams has been awarded Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for Sports for her stellar tennis career, organizers said Wednesday. The 43-year-old American won 73 career singles titles including 23 Grand Slams. She said in 2022 that she was stepping away from tennis to focus on her family and business interests. The 50,000-euro ($57,000) Princess of Asturias Award is one of eight annual prizes covering different areas, including arts, literature and science among others. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. Past winners of the sports prize include skier Lindsey Vonn, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the New Zealand rugby team. ___
