The twenty-three Time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams competes with the Toronto Tempo owner group, the organization said on Wednesday.
New dish, new game 🏀
We are enthusiastic to announce that @Serenawilliams – legendary tennis
Pro – has joined the team as the latest owner of the Toronto pace. pic.twitter.com/krpynvdoya
– Toronto Zeit (@Tempobasketball) March 3, 2025
The team belongs mainly by Kilmer Sports Ventures, chaired by Larry Tanenbaum, and is headed by team president Teresa Resch. The pace is the 15th team that joins the WNBA and will hand in their first season in 2026. Your expansion draft will take place after the 2025 season.
Treeny Time Time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams joins the owner group of Toronto-Tempo, which starts his opening season 2026. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
“At this moment it's not just about basketball. It's about presenting the real value and potential of athletes – I have always said that sports are an incredible investment option,” said Williams. “I look forward to working with Larry [Tanenbaum] And all of Canada when creating this new WNBA franchise and heir. “
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According to Toronto, Williams will play a role in the design of jerseys and the creation of goods cooperation with the team.
“Serena Williams is an icon, a role model and a force for changes in the world,” said Tanenbaum. “In view of countless challenges, she deserves her incredible success with hard work, persistence and determination. She illustrates the best of what the pace stands for – we could not be honored to have Serena in our dish.”
Williams already has missions in Miami Dolphins, Angel City FC and Los Angeles Golf Club.
