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Serena

American  
[suh-ree-nuh] / səˈri nə /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon this summer at age 44 and at least half a dozen athletes 40 and older showed up at the Milan-Cortina Olympics last February hoping to medal.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

And last month, I watched as Serena Williams, 44, returned to professional tennis, playing singles at Wimbledon.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Serena Williams made a brief and much-discussed return at Wimbledon, exiting singles in the first round, then dropping out from doubles with sister Venus with a knee injury.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Five days later, Osaka beat Serena Williams to become the first player from Japan to win a major title.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Serena gives him a few seconds, then clicks onward.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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