Serena Williams took an extraordinary vacation from professional tennis after an ill-fated journey at Wimbledon 2021. Currently, the American is recovering from a hamstring injury.
While on the sidelines, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has been involved in a variety of charitable endeavours.
Serena Williams recently teamed up with Michael B. Jordan, an American actor, to launch a $1 million capitalist competition for HBCU students.
The competition has partnered with Mac Venture Capital and Serena Ventures, Williams’ investment firm. During the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic Basketball Showcase Finals, Serena Williams and Michael Jordan will deliver the trophy.
The prize presentation will take place in New Jersey on the 18th of December 2021.
Serena Williams teams up with an American actor
Even when she’s not on the tennis court, Serena Williams is putting her time to good use.
Serena Williams recently teamed up with Michael B. Jordan to raise $1 million for an HBCU student competition. Michael B. Jordan is a well-known actor and producer from the United States.
The event will include a band showcase, live musical performance, and career prospects counselling for students on December 13th.
As a result, the competition is focused on pitching innovative company ideas. Serena’s investment firm, Serena Ventures, and MaC Venture Capital are also sponsors of the competition.
The award ceremony will take place on December 18th, 2021.
Serena Ventures was formed by Williams in 2014 with the objective of providing opportunities to entrepreneurs in a number of fields.
Serena Ventures invests in companies that place a premium on diverse leadership, personal empowerment, innovation, and opportunity.
Williams and Jordan are both ecstatic to be participating in the battle. Serena Williams is certainly making the most of her time off the court.
“I told her, listen, take time off and take the time to think what you want to do in the future, if you want to go for one more year two more years three more years or stop, it’s up to you it’s very personal.
“And actually, we’re gonna discuss soon so I’ll let you know as soon as I know,” Patrick Mouratoglou said.
While millions of Serena Williams fans are eagerly anticipating her return to tennis, it is still unclear whether the 23-time Grand Slam champion would return.
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