Tennis Player

Venus Williams

Venus Williams is a legendary American tennis player, renowned for her seven Grand Slam singles titles.

Venus Williams
Full Name
Venus Ebony Starr Williams
Age
44
Birth Date
June 17, 1980
Zodiac
Gemini
Born
United States
Height
6′ 1″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
89%
Liked by
70%
Neutral
21%
Disliked by
9%

About

Venus Williams is an American former professional tennis player who is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Williams has won several Grand Slam titles, including seven singles titles, and is the only player to have won four Olympic gold medals in singles and doubles. She was also the first African American woman to rank No. 1 in the world in tennis.

Venus Williams Timeline

1980
Venus Williams is Born
On June 17, 1980, Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, California.
1994
Wins First Singles Title
At the age of 14, Venus wins her first singles title at a professional tournament in Oakland, CA.
1997
Wins 1st Grand Slam Title
Venus defeats Martina Hingis to win her first Grand Slam title at the US Open.
2000
Wins Olympic Gold Medal
At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Venus and her sister Serena win the gold medal in Women's Doubles.
2001
Wins Wimbledon Singles Title
Venus defeats her sister Serena in the Wimbledon final to win her 2nd Grand Slam singles title.
2008
Wins 4th Wimbledon Singles Title
Venus earns her 4th Wimbledon singles title with a victory over Agnieszka Radwańska.
2012
Wins Olympic Gold Medal Again
Venus and Serena win their second gold medal in Women's Doubles at the 2012 London Olympics.

5 Interesting Facts about Venus Williams

1.

Four Time Olympic Medalist

Venus Williams is a four time Olympic medalist, having won gold in singles and doubles at the 2000 and 2008 Olympic games.

2.

First African-American Female to Reach No.1 Ranking

In 2002, Venus Williams became the first African-American female tennis player to reach the No.1 ranking in the world.

3.

Voted as One of the Most Influential People by Time Magazine

In 2004 and 2017, Venus Williams was voted one of the 100 most influential people by Time Magazine.

4.

Holds Record for Longest Women's Singles Match at Wimbledon

In 2010, Venus Williams set the record for the longest women's singles match at the Wimbledon tournament with a 3 hour and 45 minute match against her sister, Serena.

5.

Has Owned a Clothing Line Since

Since 2007, Venus Williams has owned her own clothing line called EleVen, which she designs herself.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Venus Williams birthday?

Venus Williams, the former Women's World No.1 Tennis player and holder of multiple Grand Slam titles, was born on June 17, 1980 and is currently 43. Williams is most renowned for her achievements in the sport of tennis, having won the title of World No.1 for four years consecutively, as well as winning seven Grand Slam singles titles.

What is the Net Worth of Venus Williams?

Venus Williams has an estimated net worth of $95M. Known for her success as a professional tennis player, she has gained immense fame and wealth from prize money, endorsements, and business investments. Her long-term endorsements with companies such as Nike and Wilson have also contributed to her wealth.