2016 U.S. Open - Day 6 Serena Williams of the United States hits balls in to the crowd after her victory against Johanna Larsson of Sweden in the Women's Singles round three match on Arthur Ashe Stadium on day six of the 2016 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2016 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
After Nike announced plans to expand its campus in Beaverton, Ore. with four new buildings, Serena Williams announced one of those buildings would named after her, including three other names of most prominent and impactful sports figures.
2016 U.S. Open – Day 6 Serena Williams of the United States hits balls in to the crowd after her victory against Johanna Larsson of Sweden in the Women’s Singles round three match on Arthur Ashe Stadium on day six of the 2016 US Open Tennis Tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2016 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Two buildings honor champion Nike athletes Serena Williams and Sebastian Coe, and a new fitness center is named after Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Additionally, a new parking garage celebrates the sporting heritage of New York City.
“Williams has been a Nike athlete since December 2003,” the statement outlined by Nike’s website. “Her record in tennis majors – an unmatched 23 singles titles – solidifies her stature as one of the greatest athletes of all time and one of the most inspiring people in sport.”
A render of the Serena Williams Building that’s expected to open in 2019
MICHAEL KRZYZEWSKI FITNESS CENTER
NYC GARAGE
SEBASTIAN COE BUILDING
Williams shared the news on Instagram with the following caption,
“@serenawilliamsWhat a year it has been. First a grand slam win followed by a awesome baby… than the most magical wedding. What next? How about a building!!… Nike announced yesterday that one of its new world headquarters buildings will be named after me. It will be the biggest on campus and is scheduled to open in 2019. I am honored and grateful! #TeamNike @nike”
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