Serena and Venus Williams Tennis Stars

by Peters, Gregory N.

Series:Sports and Recreation · Trailblazers (Capstone)

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AR Book Level
3.8
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
2,924
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
163832 EN

About this book

Follow the journey of sisters Serena and Venus Williams from their early years in Compton, California, to their ascent as two of tennis's greatest champions. The biography recounts the challenges they faced including a lack of funding, a rough neighborhood, and gender discrimination and shows how their family's unwavering support helped them break barriers in the sport. It explores the dynamic between the two siblings, revealing both fierce rivalry on the court and deep partnership off it, as they each pile up Grand Slam titles and reshape women's tennis. Through their story, readers gain insight into the perseverance and teamwork that drove the Williams sisters to legendary status.

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