It's official, there really is nothing Serena Williams can't do. Not only is she queen of tennis (yes, even in retirement, obvs), she's a mother of two, a beauty and fashion mogul, and she just performed live during the Super Bowl halftime show. As if that wasn't enough, she's adding another title to the list: WNBA team co-owner.
Earlier this week, Serena announced that she is in the process of becoming co-owner of the Toronto Tempo (league approval is pending) with a fun promo, showing the athlete trading a tennis ball for a basketball. "I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo," Serena said in a statement, as reported by NBC News. "This moment is not just about basketball; it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes -- I have always said that women's sports are an incredible investment opportunity."
The Toronto Tempo is a fairly new team to the WNBA and won't officially start playing until 2026, but with Serena's backing, it's definitely one to watch. She is, after all, one of the most famous and accomplished female athletes -- and just athletes, period -- on the planet. Toronto Tempo President Teresa Resch agrees. She welcomed Serena to the team, accurately calling her "the greatest athlete of all time."
And Serena isn't just lending her name to the team. NBC News reports that she will be actively involved in jersey designs and contribute on the merchandizing side. Two things she knows a lot about.
Serena is no stranger to team ownership. After all, her eldest daughter, Olympia Ohanian, became the youngest co-owner in professional sports in 2020, when her dad, Alexis Ohanian, bought her a stake in L.A.'s Angel City Football Club. Like daughter, like mother, I guess!
The Toronto Tempo are just one of a few teams gearing up to join the WNBA as part of a new expansion. The Golden State Valkyries are joining the league this season, with Toronto and Portland teams following in 2026. And The New York Times reported that groups from nine other cities in the U.S. have recently submitted bids to enter the league.