- Age: 42 (Born June 17, 1980)
- Birthplace: Lynwood, California, United States
- Profession: Professional Tennis Player, Entrepreneur
- Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
- Weight: 160 lbs (72.5 kg)
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Nationality: American
- Education: The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (Fashion Design), Indiana University East (Business Administration)
Awards:
Venus Williams has won numerous awards and titles throughout her tennis career, including multiple Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold medals.
Net Worth:
As of 2023, Venus Williams’ net worth is estimated to be around $95 million.
Career:
Overview
Venus Williams is an American professional tennis player and entrepreneur who has been a dominant force in the tennis world since the 1990s. She is known for her powerful serve, aggressive groundstrokes, and impressive court coverage. Venus is the older sister of fellow tennis champion Serena Williams.
Milestones and Achievements
- 7 Grand Slam singles titles: 5 Wimbledon (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008) and 2 US Open (2000, 2001).
- 14 Grand Slam doubles titles (all with sister Serena Williams).
- 4-time Olympic gold medalist: singles (2000), doubles (2000, 2008, 2012), and mixed doubles (2016).
- Former world No. 1 in singles and doubles.
Personal Life:
Relationships
Venus Williams is currently in a relationship with businessman Nicholas Hammond.
Family
Venus was born to Oracene Price and Richard Williams, who coached both her and her sister Serena. She has four sisters, including Serena Williams, who is also a legendary tennis player.
Trivia and Lesser-Known Facts:
- Venus was the first African-American woman to become world No. 1 in the Open Era, achieving the ranking on February 25, 2002.
- She has been a strong advocate for equal pay in tennis and played a key role in getting Wimbledon to offer equal prize money to male and female players in 2007.
- Venus has her own fashion line called EleVen, which she often wears during her matches.
- She is a vegan and has been outspoken about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @venuswilliams
- Twitter: @Venuseswilliams
- Facebook: @VenusWilliams
