Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA바카라s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo, the team announced on Monday. (More Tennis News)
She will partner with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures for the Tempo, who will begin play in the 2026 season.
바카라I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo,바카라 said Williams. 바카라This moment is not just about basketball; it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes 바카라 I have always said that women바카라s sports are an incredible investment opportunity. I am excited to partner with Larry and all of Canada in creating this new WNBA franchise and legacy.바카라
Williams, one of the greatest tennis players in history, will play an active role in future jersey designs.
She made her professional tennis debut at age 14 at a tournament in Canada in 1995, and her last event was the 2022 U.S. Open. Williams won 23 Grand Slam singles titles 바카라 the most by a woman in the sport바카라s Open era 바카라 plus another 14 major trophies in women바카라s doubles alongside her older sister, Venus.
바카라Serena is a champion,바카라 said Tempo President Teresa Resch. 바카라She바카라s the greatest athlete of all time, and her impact on this team and this country is going to be incredible. She바카라s set the bar for women in sport, business and the world 바카라 and her commitment to using that success to create opportunities for other women is inspiring 바카라 we바카라re thrilled to be marking the lead-up to International Women바카라s Day with this announcement.바카라
Williams is the latest former pro athlete to join a WNBA ownership group. Magic Johnson, Tom Brady, Dwyane Wade and Renee Montgomery already are owners.
This isn바카라t the first ownership venture for Williams. She has a stake in the Angel City FC women바카라s soccer team. She also holds minority stakes in the Miami Dolphins as well as TGL바카라s Los Angeles Golf Club, the virtual golf league headed by PGA stars Tiger Williams and Rory McIlroy.
Williams바카라 husband, Alexis Ohanian, donated millions of dollars to Virginia바카라s women바카라s basketball program last year. He graduated from the school.
