Despite her announced retirement in 2022, Serena Williams remains one of the greatest tennis players in history. She is also an accomplished businesswoman.
Since she recently opened the doors of her sumptuous Florida home to the Architectural Digest team, we were able to get a glimpse of this extraordinary residence.
A family partnership
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It was in 2017 that the tennis legend and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, acquired the 1,350 m² mansion for the modest sum of $5.7 million. Located in Jupiter, an enclave prized by celebrities such as Tiger Woods and Céline Dion, the property marked a new stage in the champion’s life, as for the first time in 20 years, she no longer shared the same roof as her sister Venus. However, they collaborated to design this luxurious home.
Together, the Williams sisters redesigned the property, transforming it from a Mediterranean style to a sleeker, modern look. Venus brought her expertise through her interior design company V Starr to create spaces that were functional, singular and elegant.
An art gallery instead of a living room
One of the most striking features of Serena Williams’ home is the absence of a traditional living room. Instead, she has set up an art gallery where she displays works by renowned artists. There are also pieces evoking her career, such as trophies from her victories at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open. This private gallery is a bright, open space, showcasing every work of art.
Other surprising and exceptional pieces
As Serena Williams had her daughter, Alexis Olympia, the same year, this home was designed to meet the needs of her little family. In particular, she and Venus have customized the kitchen so that she can prepare family meals with ease and in optimal comfort. It features a trapezoidal table, marble backsplash and, of course, top-of-the-range appliances.
The immense mansion also boasts a trophy room that pays tribute to the champion’s exceptional career. It houses iconic memorabilia, including her Wheaties boxes and replicas of her most prestigious trophies. In addition, the house includes a music room equipped for karaoke, a perfect venue for convivial evenings with family and friends. We didn’t forget her gigantic 60 m² dressing room, a dream come true for this style icon, who has also created a successful clothing brand called S by Serena.
