Published 15:47 IST, November 17th 2020

Discovery Plus releases 'Being Serena'- 5-episode docu series on the Former World No. 1

Discovery Plus hits an ace with its latest sports docu-series that follows pivotal moments in the life of former world No. 1 Tennis champion, Serena Williams

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Discovery Plus, India’s first aggregated real-life entertainment streaming app hits an ace with its latest Emmy minated sports docu-series that follows pivotal moments in life of former world . 1 Tennis champion, Serena Williams. Titled “Being Serena”, five-episode documentary series produced by HBO Sports and IMG’s Original Content showcases game-changing moments in her professional and personal life, tracking her pregnancy, morhood, comeback and more. India-exclusive launch of this unique, first-person account starts vember 17, thus furr expanding range of sports offerings on Discovery Plus.

Serena Williams’ success story goes well beyond her 23 singles women’s grand slam titles, 39 grand slams overall and four Olympic Gold Medals. Since her return to court after embracing morhood, Serena rose to dominance once again, qualifying for four grand slam finals between 2018 and 2019. While t serving in court, Serena supports mirities and women by funding ir businesses through her VC Serena Ventures.

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Speaking on occasion, all-time great women’s singles tennis player, Serena Williams said, “Being Serena is very close to my heart – it captured my life during some of most unforgettable and challenging moments in a really honest way. For me, Being Serena is a tribute to all of women who have gotten back to work – or in my case back on court – after becoming a mor. I am excited that my fans in India will have a chance to see my story.”

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Speaking on India launch 'Being Serena’; Issac John, Digital He, APAC – Discovery, said, “Serena Williams is t only an extraordinarily talented sporting hero, but she has also lived an exemplary life off court, making her a true role model.One doesn’t have to be a tennis fan to be awed by her incredible resilience and grit and we are delighted to provide Indian audiences with this never-seen-before access into life and journey of a living legend.”

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Apart from her grand slam success, women’s tennis legend has also been bestowed with many awards due to her sheer dominance in world of women’s tennis which include Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of Year hours in 2015 and a four-time awardee of Associated Press Female Athlete of Year, first in 2002 and most recently in 2015.

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15:40 IST, November 17th 2020