Big sister, ELEVEN, Wimbledon: Everything you always wanted to know about Venus Williams (but never had time to find out) – updated with comments about being active on tour
Venus Williams is a seven-time major singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist. She’s also Serena’s big sister. Get to know the older Williams sister better
Venus Williams, Miami 2024
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Who is Venus Williams?
Venus Williams is a professional tennis player who competes on the WTA Tour. She is a former world No 1 in singles and doubles and a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion.
is Venus Williams still playing on tour?
Yes, albeit sparingly.. Having been away since the 2023 US Open, where she lost in the first round to Belgium’s Greet Minnen, Williams received wildcards into both Indian Wells and Miami. She lost in the first round of both events but acquitted herself well.
In a recent interview with the Irish News, Williams said that she was not done with the sport yet and plans to compete again, though she did not specify where and when.
Does Venus Williams have her own Barbie doll?
Yes, Venus Williams is among nine female athletes to be immortalized by Barbie dolls, Mattel Inc announced in May 2024.
WIlliams said she was honoured to get the recognition. “Throughout my career, I’ve always been driven by the idea of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself, and Barbie’s mission couldn’t resonate more deeply with that ethos. I’m honored to be recognized as a sports role model and join forces with Team Barbie to continue empowering the next generation of young girls to never stop believing in their dreams.”
Where was Venus Williams born?
Venus Williams was born in Saginaw, Michigan, but grew up in Compton, California. She now resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
What did Venus Williams do for equality in tennis?
Williams took the torch from Billie Jean King and lobbied for equal prize money for women at Wimbledon, which was the last Grand Slam that had yet to grant the women equal prize money. Williams spoke at a meeting for the Grand Slam committee at Wimbledon before the 2005 final, and in 2006 Williams penned an opinion piece on the London Times in 2006 that was crucial in bringing attention to the issue.
“I feel so strongly that Wimbledon’s stance devalues the principle of meritocracy and diminishes the years of hard work that women on the tour have put into becoming professional tennis players,” she said in the piece.
In 2007 the club finally gave in and granted equal prize money to men and women at Wimbledon.
Who was Venus Williams’ first coach?
Venus, along with her sister Serena, were coached by their father, Richard Williams, and their mother, Oracene Price.
How many Grand Slams has Venus Williams won?
Williams won seven Grand Slam singles titles in her career – five at Wimbledon (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007 and 2008) and two at the US Open (2000 and 2001).
She also reached the final of the Australian Open (2003, 2017) and the French Open (2002).
In doubles, Williams won 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles, all with sister Serena Williams, and two Grand Salm mixed doubles titles, both with Justin Gimelstob).
What did Venus Williams do at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships?
In 2017, Williams marched into the Wimbledon final to become the oldest Wimbledon finalist since Martina Navratilova in 1994. The American, a five-time champion at the All England Club, lost to Garbine Muguruza in the final in straight sets.
How many titles has Venus Williams won?
Venus Williams has claimed 49 singles titles on the WTA Tour, including seven Grand Slam singles titles. She has also won 22 doubles titles, including 14 Grand Slam doubles titles.
What WAS Venus and Serena’s rivalry like?
Venus and Serena had an intense rivalry on the WTA Tour that has captured the imagination of the American public, the tennis world and the world at large. They have squared off 31 times in WTA matches, with their last one coming at the Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky in 2020.
They also met 16 times at Grand Slams and nine times in Grand Slam finals.
Serena led the head-to-head 19-12 and has won seven of nine of the pair’s Grand Slam finals.
What does Venus Williams do outside of tennis?
The American has an entrepreneurial side. She founded EleVen, a women’s apparel company. Williams is the founder and CEO.
“I started EleVen with the dream of creating a community to help empower women to feel and do their best in clothing that they can feel confident in on and off the court.”
What is Venus Williams’ career-high ranking?
Venus Williams reached the WTA’s top ranking on February 25, 2002. She has held the top ranking for a total of 11 weeks. You can find her current ranking and rankings history on her profile page.
Is Venus Williams single?
Currently, there is no confirmation that Williams is dating anyone. She was dating Nicholas Hammond but the pair parted ways in 2019.
How much prize money has Venus Williams won?
As of October 16, 2024, Venus Williams has won more than $42.6 million on the WTA Tour. You can find her up to date earnings on her page on the WTA Tour’s official website.
