Grand Slam: Serena Williams' Most Memorable Moments
A peek into Serena's incredible career.
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2012 and 2013 US Open Wins - BET.com recaps some of Serena Williams' most memorable career moments. — Britt MiddletonAfter much fussing with her dress and blowing a big lead, Serena Williams was able to win her second US Open title in a row, earning $3.6 million and making her way into the record books. With her 17 titles, she is tied with the men's record-holder, Roger Federer, and is just one behind Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.(Photo: AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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2013 Wimbledon Championships - Though she was a favorite going into the competition, the No. 1 ranked Williams (and reigning Wimbledon champion) was eliminated in the fourth round by Germany's Sabine Lisicki on Monday, ending her 34-match winning streak. But there's always next year for the tennis star, who already has five Wimbledon titles to her name. (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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2012 London Olympics - Who could forget her victory dance after winning gold in women's singles at the 2012 London Olympics? Critics accused Williams, a native of Compton, California, of emulating an infamous street gang dance, but the tennis star took it all in stride. (Photo: LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/GettyImages)
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Twice as Nice - The London Games also reunited Serena with her superstar sister, Venus. The two swept the women's doubles competition and brought home the gold medal for the United States for the third time. (Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Sportswoman of the Year - Among her many accolades, Williams has been named Sportswoman of the Year at the BET Awards a record eight times over the years. She last held the honor in 2012. (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Burberry)
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Health Scare and Comeback - In March 2011, Williams announced that she had received treatment for pulmonary embolism (blood clot formed in the lungs) and a hematoma (occurring when blood leaks out of vessels and pools in one location). She steadily competed that year, making it to the finals of the U.S. Open where she was defeated by Australia's Samantha Stosur. (Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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2009 U.S. Open - She has also had some tense moments on the court. Back in 2009, she was memorably fined $82,500 for going off on a line judge during the U.S. Open. (Williams lost to Kim Clijsters of Belgium in the semifinals.) (Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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2002 U.S. Open - Her formidable tennis skills aside, Williams is perhaps best known for taking major fashion risks on the court. Most famously, her curve-hugging cat suit by Puma caused a stir at the 2002 U.S. Open. (Williams took home her second U.S. Open championship that year.)(Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)
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2002 Wimbledon Championships - But just as thrilling to watch is when the Williams sisters are on the opposite sides of the court, as they were at Wimbledon in 2002. Serena beat her older sister to win the title for the first time and to become the No. 1 world ranking in women's tennis. (Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)