Even in retirement numerous individuals still recognize Serena as being one of the legends of tennis. During her tenure on the court Williams won 39 total Grand Slam titles: 23 in singles, 14 in women’s doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles. She also holds 73 career singles titles, 23 career doubles titles, and 4 Olympic gold medals. Furthermore, due to her many achievements as an athlete; Serena Williams was recently honored with the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Northern Spain and met the royals.
It was an exciting day and Williams looked absolutely GORGEOUS! To receive her prestigious award Serena stunned in a sultry red frock. For the ceremony she turned heads in a rouge Gaurav Gupta design.
Williams took to social media platform, Instagram, to express her feelings and gratitude for this latest honor. She says, “Feeling deeply honored to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Northern Spain. This award has been presented to so many remarkable individuals over the years, and to be recognized as part of that legacy is truly humbling. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on and off the court.”
To go along with Serena’s sentiments, Town and Country also explained the significance of the award Williams just received. The journal reveals,
“The award, presented by the heir to the Spanish throne Princess Leonor (also known as the Princess of Asturias), has gone to many notable figures over the years. Previous winners include Rafael Nadal (recently granted a noble title by the Spanish royal family), Eliud Kipchoge, Lindsey Vonn, and Carl Lewis.”
Serena Williams Honored With Princess of Asturias Award for Sports and Met Royals
Wonderful. Nonetheless, at its meeting in Oviedo, back in May; the Jury for the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award decided to confer the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports on American tennis player Serena Williams. Their reasons? The jury mentions,
“Considered one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport with an indisputable record of accomplishments, she has won 73 singles titles, including 23 Grand Slams and 4 Olympic gold medals,” the jury noted. “In addition to her extraordinary sporting career and competitive spirit, Serena Williams has always been a staunch advocate for equality and equal opportunities between men and women in sports as well as in society in general.”
Besides being at the Campoamor Theater to attend the Princess of Asturias Awards 2025 ceremony. Serena also got to meet the Spanish Royals during the Princess of Asturias 2025 Laureates reception at the Hotel de la Reconquista. For this special occasion, Williams yet again was a fashion queen! Serena wore a white open-knit gown by Elie Saab.
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