"Tennis is one of the few sports that have allowed women to display their athletic talents for a period of decades. In all that time, no one has shown a greater combination of skill, speed, power, and drive than Serena Williams. An African American, she has risen to the top in a white-dominated sport. Off the court, she has opened an acclaimed clothing line that has made her a trend-setter in two occupations. This biography of Serena will inspire your readers"--From the publisher's web site.

Includes chronology. Includes glossary.

Changing the face of tennis -- The seeds of stardom -- Joining the world's top ten -- Injuries, rivalries, and triumph -- Self-reflection and rebirth -- A legacy still in the making.