Serena Williams Inks Deal With Grand Central Publishing

Posted on September 16, 2008

Number one ranked tennis star Serena Williams has signed a deal with Grand Central Publishing to publish her memoirs in 2009. She's only 26.

"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."

Rumors say that the bidding between several major publishers went to at least $1.3 million. Serena has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women's doubles at the recent Olympics in Beijing.

Update: The name of Serena's memoir is On the Line. She wrote the book with Daniel Paisner.