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Did Serena Williams go to 2016 Olympics?

by Rhyley Bryan

Did Serena Williams go to 2016 Olympics?

At the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Serena Williams lost in the third round of singles to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and the siblings were beaten in the first round of doubles. Before that, they had been 15-0 as an Olympic doubles team.

Did Serena Williams play in Olympics?

Serena Williams confirmed that she won’t be participating in the 2020 Summer Olympics, which will kick off in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 following a year’s delay. The four-time Olympic gold medalist announced the news during a pre-Wimbledon press conference. “I’m actually not on the Olympic list—not that I’m aware of.

When did Serena Williams play in the Olympics?

Tokyo Olympics: Serena Williams to miss first Summer Games since 2004.

What Olympic Games did Serena Williams participate in?

Three-time Olympian (2000, 2008, 2012); Four-time Olympic medalist (4 golds)

  • Rio 2016 Olympic Games, T-9th (singles); T-17th (doubles)
  • London 2012 Olympic Games, gold (singles, doubles)
  • Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, gold (doubles), T-5th (singles)
  • Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, gold (doubles)

    • How many Olympic gold medals has Serena Williams won?

    Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes alive. She holds the most Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles combined among active players in tennis, and has won four Olympic gold medals.

    How many US Open titles does Serena Williams have?

    Serena Williams has won the US Open singles title 6 times now: 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014. She also won US Open doubles titles twice with her sister Venus Williams in 1999 and 2009.

    Did Serena Williams go to tennis school?

    Serena began training in tennis at the tender age of 4 years in Compton itself. When she was nine years old, the Williams relocated to Florida to provide their two daughters with pro tennis coaching. Serena and Venus started out their training at the academy run by Rick Macci .

    Will Serena play tennis again?

    LOS ANGELES, April 19 (Reuters) – Tennis superstar Serena Williams, who announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant, will not play again in 2017 but will return to the tour in 2018, her spokeswoman said. Kelly Bush Novak told Reuters that Williams, 35, “definitely” would not be able to play again this year but “looks forward to returning in 2018.”.