Serena Williams is set to star in a docuseries about her life on and off the court in a TV deal with Amazon.
The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion, 39, is working with the production company to create both scripted and unscripted content, beginning with her currently untitled reality show.
While it is unclear when the programme will be released, the mother-of-one enthused about ‘having stories to tell’, stating in a press release: ‘I look forward to sharing those with the world.’
Exciting times ahead: Serena Williams is set to star in a docuseries about her life on and off the court in a TV deal with Amazon (pictured in 2019)
The sportswoman added: ‘I’m very excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios – they are developing some of the most inspiring and important content for a global audience. I have a lot of stories I’m eager to tell, including a continuation of my own.’
The series is being executively produced by the award-winning athlete, Patrick Mouratoglou, Stuart Cabb, Tony Pastor, Plum Pictures and Goalhanger Films.
On the partnership, head of Amazon Studios Jennifer Salke shared: ‘Serena has transformed her sport and become one of the most inspiring athletes, entrepreneurs and women of her generation.
Upcoming: The tennis champion, 39, is working with the company to create both scripted and unscripted content, beginning with her currently untitled reality show (pictured in February)
Incredible: The media personality has broken records in the industry by being the most prized WTA player of all time and has won a title in all four grand slam tournaments (pictured in 2018)
‘[She’s] admired not only for her unmatched prowess on the court but for her dedication to advocacy as well.
‘We’re incredibly excited to share her journey in this new series, and to work with her to create new original content for our Prime Video customers worldwide.’
The media personality has broken records in the industry by being the most prized WTA player of all time and has won a title in all four grand slam tournaments.
What a woman! Aside from sports, the businesswoman also owns a successful clothing line called S by Serena clothing line and investment firm Serena Venture (pictured a NYFW in 2019)
Aside from sports, the businesswoman also owns a successful clothing line called S by Serena clothing line and investment firm Serena Venture.
The entrepreneur shares daughter Alexis Olympia, three, with her husband Alexis Ohanian.
Serena and Reddit co-founder Alexis, 37, became engaged in December 2016, 11 months before they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Florida’s West Palm Beach.
