The top 10 most searched athletes on Google in 2022

2. Serena Williams

Williams is one of the most prolific tennis players of all time regardless of sport. That’s why when she played what was announced as her final tournament in the U.S. Open in September, she was at the center of the sports universe.

While it is unclear if this tournament truly marked the end of Williams’ career, for that moment the tennis star’s play became must-see TV. Unfortunately for Williams, the U.S. Open did not end in glory as she was eliminated in the tournament’s third round, leaving her with 23 major championships, one short of the career record.