Nelson Mandella

‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

25 Years of Laureus

‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

When your older sister is already a successful tennis player, there must be some pressure when following in her footsteps. If Serena Williams felt the pressure brought by sister Venus, she didn't show it. 1999 saw her catapulted into the world's top ten and winning her first grand Slam at the US Open.

Email Sign up

Email Sign-up

Sign up for all things Laureus

Get regular updates throughout the year