Venus Williams Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Venus Williams (Venus Ebony Starr Williams)

Last Updated: 12 Jun, 2023 | Views: 405

Age: 44

Profession: Sports Women

Other Profession(s): Tennis Player

Famous For: Former World No. 1 in both Singles and Doubles

Higher Education: Indiana University East (BSBA)

Net Worth: $95 Million Approx.

Venus Williams Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

17 Jun, 1980 (44 Years 05 Months 18 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

California

Birth District

Lynwood

Birth Sign

Gemini

Nationalities

American

Venus Williams Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Venus Williams, a well-known American professional tennis player, was born in California, U.S. Williams is a former No. 1 in both singles and doubles. She is recognized as one of the greatest athletes ever to play the game. Venus Williams was trained by her parents, Oracene Price and Richard Williams, along with her younger sister, Serena.

Venus Williams Education: Venus attended high school in West Palm Beach, Florida, and graduated in 1997. She briefly attended the University of Miami but decided to turn professional before completing her degree.

Venus Williams Career:
•   In 1997: Venus won in the IGA Tennis Classic in Oklahoma City to claim her first professional singles victory.
•   In 1998: Williams beat her younger sister Serena Williams in her Australian Open debut.
•   In 1999: Williams helped the United States team beat Russia in the Fed Cup final.
•   In 2000: In the quarterfinals of the Sydney Olympics, Venus defeated Sánchez Vicario.
•   In 2001: Williams made her maiden semifinal appearance at the Australian Open, losing to No. 1 Hingis.
•   In 2005: Williams had her lowest season finish at No. 46.
•   In 2007: Due to a persistent wrist problem, Williams withdrew from the Australian Open.
•   In 2011: Venus was seeded 23rd at the Wimbledon Championships.
•   In 2012: At the Luxembourg Open, Williams won her first championship in more over 2.5 years, earning her 44th WTA career victory.

Venus Williams Awards:
Venus has a total of 49 solo championships and 22 doubles championships to her name.
Together with her sister Serena, she has also won 14 Grand Slam doubles championships.
She held the WTA Tour record for the quickest serve until 2014.

Venus Williams Fashion Line: In addition to running her own fashion line, EleVen, she has run several other businesses.