Today, ESPN revealed their 80-page Serena Williams tribute magazine! The special edition issue, in partnership with Dotdash Meredith Premium Publishing, have officially hit newsstands throughout the US. Similar to previous ESPN special edition issues that featured sports icons like Tom Brady, the late Kobe Bryant, the late John Madden, and more, the Williams specials will drawn upon ESPN’s wealth of archival content from the past two decades. This issue will explore Williams’ remarkable career and life that led her to become the greatest of all time.
Featured stories come from acclaimed ESPN sports journalists such as Howard Bryant, Soraya Nadia McDonald, William C. Rhoden, Alyssa Roenigk, and more.
“In celebration of Serena Williams’ 27-year professional career, this special edition print issue highlights her road to 23 Grand Slams, becoming the GOAT, and her impact on making women’s tennis more equitable and inclusive,” said Ericka N. Goodman-Hughey, Deputy Editor, ESPN.
Decorated with numerous accolades, Serena Williams has accumulated 23 Grand Slam Titles, a record-setting 186 consecutive weeks as the World Tennis Association No. 1 player (tied with Steffi Graf), four Olympic gold medals, and plenty of more that have led her to a career unlike any other athlete.