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Serena Williams has been one of the greatest icons of the sporting world. Apart from her exploits in tennis, Serena has successfully dived into the business world. Through her ventures, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has inspired one and all while fighting against inequalities prevalent in society. Recently, she received a massive honor on behalf of one of her business ventures.

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Further, she has had a stellar career in tennis, filled with many memorable moments. From winning her maiden Grand Slam title in 1999 to making a comeback after giving birth to her daughter, Olympia, Serena has seen it all.

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Serena Williams rings the bell of the NYSE

The former World Number 1 took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her experience in the New York Stock Exchange. Posting a video on her official Instagram handle, Serena said, “What an incredible experience ringing the bell at @nyse with @ali_jo_rap_stillman on behalf of @serena.ventures !! Thank you, New York! I love you!!”

Subsequently, her husband, Alexis Ohanian also took to Instagram to usher praise on Serena. Sharing a story on his official Instagram handle, he said, “Looking good up there, mama. @serenawilliams ringing the bell of @nyse.” 

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The American legend arrived at the NYSE alongside Serena Venture’s CFA Alison Rapaport Stillman to ring the bell on behalf of Serena Ventures going public. Further, the 23-time major winner wore the outfit from her fashion line, S by Serena.

Serena gears up for the US Open

Next week, the 6-time US Open champion will play the last tournament of her professional tennis career. Earlier this month, she revealed that she’ll hang up her rackets after playing in her ‘home’ Grand Slam tournament.

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Serena is looking to dig deep in the tournament and is practicing hard for her last tournament. However, she will be having a difficult path at the US Open.

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She will face Danka Kovinic in the first round. Further, a potential clash with the second seed, Anett Kontaveit will await Serena in the second round.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback. Drawing on his background as a recreational player, Vatsal adds a courtside perspective to his reporting, bringing depth and authenticity to Grand Slam coverage for the ES News Center. By combining sharp observation with a clear, engaging writing style, he ensures that key tennis moments are not only reported but truly understood. Fluent in English, French, and German, as well as three Indian languages, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, Vatsal connects with a diverse global readership. With his mix of linguistic reach, analytical insight, and passion for the sport, he is carving a niche as a fresh, incisive voice in tennis journalism.

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