Serena Williams Writing Memoir for 2009 ReleaseGrand Central Publishing has announced that they will release Serena Williams' memoir in 2009. Apparently there was quite a battle between publishers about who would get the rights to the book. Word is that the bidding got up to $1.3 million, but Grand Central Publishing aren't saying how much they put down for the book.
"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant."At just 26 years old, Serena Williams has won 18 Grand Slam titles; nine in singles, seven in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams, two mixed doubles and two Olympic gold medals in women's doubles. She's currently ranked the #1 tennis player in the world.
