Serena Williams 2016 Wimbledon Match Worn and Dual Signed Sneakers | 300th Career Grand Slam Victory | Championship Run

Sotheby’s is proud to present these custom Nike sneakers match worn and dual signed by Serena Williams during her victorious 2016 Wimbledon run in London, England. The sneakers were worn by Williams during her third round, 6-3, 6-0 victory over Annika Beck.

Unbeknownst to her at the time, Williams had just secured her 300th career Grand Slam match victory with the win. When informed during a post-match interview, she responded: "Oh, was it? Cool. Oh, nice. I had no idea. That's awesome, right? I think that's a lot of matches. It's a lot of wins.” The victory moved her into second place in Open Era play behind only Martina Navratilova for career Grand Slam match wins. 

Looking to defend her title from the previous year, Williams cruised through the next three rounds. In the final round, she faced Angelique Kerber, who had defeated her just months earlier in the 2016 Australian Open. It was no easy match for the six-time Wimbledon singles champion. After a hard-fought battle, Williams emerged victorious, 7–5, 6–3. The win secured her seventh Wimbledon singles title and the 22nd Grand Slam singles title of her career, tying Steffi Graf's Grand Slam Open Era Record.

The sneakers are accompanied by a photomatch letter from Sports Investors Authentication. Both signatures have been authenticated by PSA.

Going Deeper - Serena Williams 

Serena Williams is widely recognized as one of the greatest women’s tennis players in history. She turned professional in 1995 and quickly rose through the ranks with her powerful serve, exceptional athleticism, and competitive intensity. Over her career, Serena won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era and second only to Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24. Her Grand Slam victories include 7 Wimbledon titles, 7 Australian Opens, 3 French Opens, and 6 US Opens.

In addition to her singles success, Serena has won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, primarily partnering with her sister Venus Williams. She has held the world No. 1 ranking in singles for 319 weeks and finished as year-end No. 1 five times.

Serena’s career is marked by remarkable longevity and resilience, overcoming injuries and personal challenges to remain at the sport’s highest level for more than two decades. Beyond her on-court dominance, she has been a powerful cultural figure, advocating for gender equality, racial justice, and body positivity.

Her impact extends beyond tennis, making her one of the most influential athletes globally.