Tennis legend Serena Williams awarded Princess of Asturias for sports 2025
The organisers of the event have said Williams is “one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport” and also were appreciative of her work outside the tennis court
Although the drugs are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), their use should be bespoke and under medical supervision. (FILE photo) Former tennis player Serena Williams has been awarded the Princess of Asturias for sports 2025. The award is one of the most prestigious in Spain and is given to members who have demonstrated excellence in various fields, including sports, arts, literature, and others. The organisers of the event have said Williams is “one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport” and also were appreciative of her work outside the tennis court. “A staunch advocate for gender equality and equal opportunities in sport and society,” they said.
The 43-year-old American won 73 career singles titles including 23 Grand Slams. She said in 2022 that she was stepping away from tennis to focus on her family and business interests. The 50,000-euro ($57,000) Princess of Asturias Award is one of eight annual prizes covering different areas, including arts, literature and science among others. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain’s Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. Past winners of the sports prize include skier Lindsey Vonn, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the New Zealand rugby team.
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