After becoming arguably the best tennis player ever, Serena Williams announced in August that she would be “evolving away” from the sport. Her legacy—despite the 23 grand slam singles titles—isn’t confined to the court. Williams spoke up about equal pay, drew attention to black maternal mortality rates and used her wealth to back female business owners. She pursued acting, fashion design, venture capital and motherhood off the court and fiercely championed women’s rights.
This year Forbes India’s W-Power 2022 list features women who, much like the tennis legend, are breaking stereotypes, dismissing doubters and leading change.