Barbie Releases Signature Doll Honoring Tennis Legend Serena Williams

Barbie has released a new signature edition doll modeled after tennis legend Serena Williams, Good News Network reported. The release coincides with Williams officially joining Team Barbie, a group of influential female athletes and role models. According to Tennis Tonic, the new doll was inspired by her triumph at the 2005 Australian Open. [1][2]

Williams stated that growing up, she did not see many girls who looked like her being told there was no limit to who they could become, Good News Network reported. Introduced to tennis at a young age by her father, Williams went on to transform the sport. She won 23 major tournament singles titles and four gold medals during her career. [1]