‘Tribute to the GOAT’ Serena Williams honored with a stunning Nike Building
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Serena Williams
Serena Williams is one of the greatest names in the history of tennis. She has a record number of 23 Grand Slams to her name which is the highest among both men and women in the Open Era. She is a 4-time Olympic gold medallist. Serena is the definition of the G.O.A.T. She had been the most dominant and fearsome player in the game. She even had a unique name for her Grand Slam achievements, the “Serena Slam” where she held all of the Grand Slams singles titles simultaneously. She made Serena Slam twice.
She has been a role model for her dedication and sheer willpower. She has used her voice to speak for the underprivileged section of society. Serena is one of the most iconic athletes of the century. She even wrote a letter hoping to serve as an inspiration for women urging them to “push for greatness and follow their dreams with steadfast resilience.”
Serena Williams and Nike’s partnership
Serena Williams signed a multimillion-dollar, multi-year contract with Nike when she was 21 years old in 2003. After 20 years of partnership with Nike, celebrating Serena’s legacy by naming a new building in the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon after her — an honor only shared by 10 other athletes in all of sports history, including Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
With an impressive million square feet, Williams’ new structure is Nike’s largest building, boasting a tennis court, a high-rise tower, and a special auditorium named after the tennis star’s daughter, Olympia. Williams’ name is displayed in bold capital letters at the entrance of the building as a tribute to the legendary player and an amazing source of inspiration.
Federer said the player who probably had the best case for tennis “Greatest Of All Time”, man or woman, was Serena Williams. It’s a breathtaking building and a superb gesture by Nike towards Serena and her greatness both on and off the court.
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