Serena Williams

This book is the first-hand chronicle of Serena Williams' attempt to return to the front lines of tennis after giving birth to her daughter, as well as a cultural analysis of the most important female athlete of her time. Her biography examines who she is both on and off the court, and for this the author becomes her shadow throughout the entire 2019 season, from Melbourne and the Australian Open to Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and US Open. This exploration of where she comes from and where she seems to be heading combines sports reporting, essay reflection, interviews, and travel writing to shed light on Williams' unique position as the best tennis player and an irrefutable icon in these moments when everything related to racist and gender discrimination carries great weight. This is a book for readers who want to know more and get to know Serena better, and who want to get closer to the first serious analysis about the woman who has changed tennis and who has exerted her influence far beyond the field of the game.