To say Serena Williams has an impressive list of athletic accomplishments is the understatement of the century. With four Olympic gold medals, 23 Grand Slam singles titles and another 16 doubles titles throughout her storied career, she is an undeniable force and inspiration among all athletes, but especially women. And now, there is a Serena Williams Barbie released in time to celebrate International Day of the Girl. It honors Williams' historic win over Lindsay Davenport at the 2005 Australian Open.
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The Barbie in Serena's likeness is wearing the green-and-white cutout top with mesh detailing and crisp white skirt that she wore to compete in the Australian Open, complete with matching boots, socks and a sweatband. She's also holding a tennis racket, of course. The win was her seventh Grand Slam singles title and came on the heels of an injury that ended her chances of competing in 2004. The moment of triumph is just one of many throughout Williams' outstanding career that would be worthy of its own Barbie.
In this article: Barbie Inspiring Women Doll, Kristi Yamaguchi Collectible, Barbie Signature Doll, Sue Bird and Barbie Inspiring Women Series Billie Jean King Collectible Doll
Last year, in honor of International Day of the Girl, Barbie celebrated a Team Barbie lineup of athlete role models who young girls can feel inspired by and look up to. Now, Serena is joining Team Barbie, too.
For years, girls and women have looked up to Serena for her athletic talent and her shining confidence, showing by example how to never give up and always bring your 'A' game. “Growing up, I didn’t see many girls who looked like me being told there was no limit to who they could become," Williams says in a press release. "I want every girl who plays with this doll to see possibility — not just in me, but in herself. She can dream big, work hard, change direction, break barriers and become anything she chooses. That’s what makes having my own Barbie so meaningful to me.”
"As we celebrate International Day of the Girl, Barbie is proud to honor Serena Williams," says Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie, Mattel. "Barbie has always inspired girls to believe they can be anything, from the sports stadium to the fashion runway to the boardroom. Serena Williams embodies that message through her extraordinary achievements as an athlete, entrepreneur and advocate for equality. By honoring her with a Barbie Signature doll, we’re celebrating a barrier-breaking icon whose legacy empowers fans everywhere to dream big and embrace their own potential."
If you want to add even more inspiring female athlete Barbies to your collection, check out the dolls we found below.
Barbie Inspiring Women Series, Venus Williams Fashion Doll
Serena's equally iconic sister Venus also has a Barbie crafted in her likeness, so you can set them up together. Venus' doll is part of Barbie's Inspiring Women series and features the champion tennis player in crisp whites, holding a racket.
Barbie Inspiring Women Doll, Kristi Yamaguchi Collectible
Kristi Yamaguchi's historic 1992 Olympic gold-winning skate is commemorated with this Barbie doll of the champion skater clad in the outfit she wore after skating to victory in Barcelona. She sports a gold ribbon in her hair, silver earrings and is holding a bouquet.
Barbie Inspiring Women Series Billie Jean King Collectible Doll
Billie Jean King's history-making "Battle of the Sexes" win over former tennis champ Bobby Riggs is remembered with this Barbie version of King wearing the outfit she wore that day in 1973. She's posable and wearing her signature glasses.
Barbie Signature Doll, Sue Bird
Basketball superstar Sue Bird wore her number 10 jersey for all 21 seasons of her history-making career, and that's what her Barbie is wearing in this Signature doll, meant to be displayed with its own included stand and certificate of authenticity.
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