https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a With Serena Williams en-us 2020-11-29 20:59:29 UTC 2020-11-29 21:45:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3be.png alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969331662 Who are you?]]> 2020-11-29 21:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969331662 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969332578 My name is Serna jameka Williams. I am a American profesional tennis player]]> 2020-11-29 21:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969332578 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969335279 That is awesome! But, what makes you so special to American history?]]> 2020-11-29 21:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969335279 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969336933 That is a great question. I was formally the number one in woman single tennis. I also have won 23 grand slam titles which has been the most by any player in the Open Era.]]> 2020-11-29 21:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969336933 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969338333 Where were you born?]]> 2020-11-29 21:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969338333 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969338896 I was born in Saginaw, Michigan]]> 2020-11-29 21:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969338896 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969339507 Oh wow. I am from Kentucky. Do you have any siblings?]]> 2020-11-29 21:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969339507 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969340471 Yes, I have 4 other sisters. I am the youngest.]]> 2020-11-29 21:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969340471 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969341161 I am the youngest as well. What age did you begin playing tennis?]]> 2020-11-29 21:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969341161 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969341457 I began at the age of four!]]> 2020-11-29 21:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969341457 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969342093 That is really young. You have put a lot of time into tennis. Was it hard going to school and playing tennis so much?]]> 2020-11-29 21:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969342093 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969342676 It wasnt that bad because I was actually homeschooled.]]> 2020-11-29 21:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969342676 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969343969 That is awesome that you were able to do that. When did you began to get serious with tennis?]]> 2020-11-29 21:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969343969 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969345075 Well, I have always had a passion for it. But, when I was nine years old we moved to West Palm Beach, FL. so I could go to a tennis academny of Rick Macci. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969345075 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969345919 Do you think moving to FL was the best option for you?]]> 2020-11-29 21:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969345919 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969347071 Yes, It was one of the best decisions that I have made. I was able to get more coaching in FL with Rick Macci. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969347071 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969349166 With having move coaching did that effect you in school?]]> 2020-11-29 21:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969349166 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969352013 My father did so when I turned 10 my dad pulled me from the national junior tennis tournaments because he wanted me to go into tennis a little slower and be able too focus on my academics.]]> 2020-11-29 21:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969352013 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969352690 Yes, I think school is important as well. Did you stay at the acaemdy for much longer after that?]]> 2020-11-29 21:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969352690 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969356004 I stayed at the academy until I was in 9th grade. and then I did my coaching from home from then on.]]> 2020-11-29 21:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969356004 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969358046 Do you think that people looked at you differenly since you didnt go on the normal path of playing in the junior circuit?]]> 2020-11-29 21:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969358046 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969358863 Everyone does different things. I think for my sisters and I, we just attempted a different road, and it worked for us. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969358863 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969359896 That is great! I agree completely. What type of playing style do you have?]]> 2020-11-29 21:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969359896 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969361151 I am a baseline player. I contol the rallies and constantly serve. I use foreheand and backhand swings. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969361151 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969363381 What is the fastest speed that you have served before?]]> 2020-11-29 21:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969363381 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969364898 I would have to say in 2013 in the Australian Open when I had a serve of 128.6 mph which is the third fastest all-time amoung female players. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969364898 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969365885 WOW!I couldnt even imagine serving that fast. Do you do anything else besides mainly serving?]]> 2020-11-29 21:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969365885 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969366912 Yes, I also am a pretty strong volleyer. which is when i finish points off of th net. And I also have done defensive. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969366912 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969368357 When did you begin participating in professional tournaments?]]> 2020-11-29 21:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969368357 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969368731 I started playing professional tennis when I was 16.]]> 2020-11-29 21:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969368731 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969369556 That is so young. You are amazing. When did you make your professional debut?]]> 2020-11-29 21:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969369556 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969371208 I planned to when I was 14 as the wild card entry for the Bank of the West Classic in Oakland, California. But, I was denied due to age restrictions.]]> 2020-11-29 21:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969371208 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969371846 That is unfornatuate. I am so sorry. Because of that when were you able to deput then?]]> 2020-11-29 21:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969371846 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969372782 October of 1995 at the Bell challange in Quebec. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969372782 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969373117 How did you do in your first challange?]]> 2020-11-29 21:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969373117 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969374408 I lost my first round to an  18 year old, Annie Miller. So, I didnt play in a tournament until 1996.]]> 2020-11-29 21:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969374408 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969376457 I bet you were dissapointed but It was your first professional challange. Have you ever had any injuries?]]> 2020-11-29 21:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969376457 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969377728 Yes, I had to withdraw from my nest three scheduled tournaments because I needed to have emergency dental surgery. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969377728 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969378110 I bet that was painful. Were you excited to get back to the love of tennis?]]> 2020-11-29 21:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969378110 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969378763 Absolutely, once I was back I won three consecutive singles titles at Bangalore and fifth Miami. ]]> 2020-11-29 21:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969378763 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969381143 That is amazing. Thank you so much for letting us get to know you a little better. Before we go what is one thing besides tennis that was a highlight of your life?]]> 2020-11-29 21:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969381143 alexiamayes874 https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969382990 Definately, when I got married to Alexia Ohanian on December 10th, 2016. We had some pretty amazing guests like Beyonce, Anna Wintour, Kelly Rowland and Kim Kardashian West that attended. And thank you so much for having me. I had a great time!]]> 2020-11-29 21:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiamayes874/llmbv2rsqzlxfy5a/wish/969382990