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September 11, 1999

Serena Williams Wins First Grand Slam

On September 11, 1999, Serena Williams defeated Martina Hingis to win the U.S. Open. She went on to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era, and became one of the greatest athletes in history.

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People: Serena Williams
Sources
1. Serena Williams: 1999 U.S. Open Champion - USTA2. Serena Williams: A Timeline of Her Career - Smithsonian Magazine3. Serena Williams Wins First Grand Slam Title - PBS

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