🎾 Venus Williams – Profile

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🎾 Venus Williams – Profile

  • Full Name: Venus Ebony Starr Williams

  • Born: June 17, 1980 (Lynwood, California, USA)

  • Turned Pro: 1994 (at age 14)

  • Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

  • Playing Style: Right-handed, two-handed backhand

  • Coach: Previously coached by Richard Williams (father)

  • Sister: Serena Williams – her longtime doubles partner and fellow legend



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πŸ† Career Achievements

πŸŽ– Grand Slam Titles

  • Singles:

    • 7 titles total

    • Wimbledon – 5 wins (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008)

    • US Open – 2 wins (2000, 2001)

  • Doubles:

    • 14 Grand Slam titles (all with Serena)

    • Undefeated in Grand Slam doubles finals

  • Mixed Doubles: 2 Grand Slam titles

πŸ₯‡ Olympic Record

  • Total Olympic Medals: 5

    • Gold Medals:

      • Singles – Sydney 2000

      • Doubles – 2000, 2008, 2012

    • Silver Medal:

      • Mixed Doubles – 2016 (w/ Rajeev Ram)

πŸ“ˆ World Rankings

  • Former World No. 1 in singles (first achieved in 2002)

  • Former World No. 1 in doubles (2010)

πŸ’ͺ 2025 Comeback Highlights

πŸ—“️ Return to Pro Tennis

  • After a 16-month break, Venus returned to competition at the 2025 DC Open via wildcard entry.

  • She also received a wildcard to play in the 2025 US Open, marking her 25th career appearance at the event — the most by any woman in the Open Era.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 2025 US Open Performance

  • Faced Karolina Muchova in the 1st round.

  • Despite losing in 3 close sets, Venus received a standing ovation and was praised for her fighting spirit and emotional post-match interview.

  • The match marked her Open Era record-breaking 100th Grand Slam appearance.

🎀 Other 2025 Activities

  • Served as a TNT Sports tennis analyst for the French Open (Roland-Garros).

  • Won a doubles match at the 2025 Washington Open alongside American Hailey Baptiste.

πŸ›️ Off-Court Impact

⚖️ Gender Equality Advocacy

  • Venus is a pioneer in equal prize money advocacy. Her efforts led to Wimbledon and Roland-Garros finally offering equal pay to women.

  • Her 2006 open letter to The Times of London was a turning point in sports equality.

πŸ’Ό Entrepreneur & Author

  • EleVen: Activewear brand promoting body confidence and performance.

  • V Starr Interiors: High-end commercial and residential interior design firm.

  • Happy Viking: A plant-based protein brand co-founded by Venus.

  • Author: Come to Win (2010), featuring stories of success from athletes and business leaders.

❤️ Philanthropy

  • Works with initiatives focused on:

    • HIV/AIDS awareness

    • Equal education

    • Women’s empowerment

    • Health and wellness

🌟 Quick Stats Summary

CategoryDetails
Grand Slam Titles7 Singles, 14 Doubles, 2 Mixed Doubles
Olympic Medals4 Gold, 1 Silver
Career Prize Money$42+ million
Comeback Year2025
Age in 202545
US Open Appearances25 (Open Era record)
Known ForPowerful serve, longevity, social impact

✨ Legacy

Venus Williams isn’t just a tennis legend — she’s a symbol of:

  • Resilience (multiple comebacks despite chronic injuries)

  • Equality (spearheading pay equity in tennis)

  • Longevity (competing at Grand Slam level into her mid-40s)

  • Versatility (successful entrepreneur, designer, activist, and author)

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