Signed Serena Rookie Card Sold for Record Price at Auction

Serena Williams of the United States during her third round match against Danielle Rose Collins of the United States, at the Roland Garros French Open in Paris, on June 4, 2021. Benoit Tessier/Reuters

An autographed Serena Williams rookie card printed in 2003 has become the most expensive women’s sports card after fetching $44,280 at auction last weekend, New Jersey-based Goldin Auctions said.

The previous record was $34,440 for a rookie card of former U.S. soccer player Mia Hamm sold in June.