Quick Info
| Profession | Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/06/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Lynwood, California, USA |
Latest News about Venus Williams
25/08/2025
Venus Williams returned to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open after a 16-month absence and reached the first round against Karolina Muchova. She took a set off the 11th seed before losing in three sets, making a notable comeback appearance at age 45.
01/07/2025
Williams returned to competition at the Washington Open after a 16-month break from the tour. She won matches in both singles and doubles, marking the start of her comeback after dealing with health issues related to uterine fibroids.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Venus Ebony Starr Williams |
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| Nickname | Queen V |
| Known for | Ranked as world No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association on three occasions, for a total of 11 weeks. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Jehovah's Witness |
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| Ethnicity | African-American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Engagement Date | 22/07/2025 |
Family
| Fiancé | Andrea Preti (Actor, Producer) |
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| Father | Richard Williams (Tennis Coach) |
| Mother | Oracene Price (Tennis Coach) |
| Siblings | Serena Williams (Retired Tennis Player) |
Career
| International Debut | Turned pro in October 1994 |
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| Career Titles | 49 |
| Career Record | 819–281 (74.5%) |
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| Career Turning Point | After winning her first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2000. |
Style Quotient
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| Net Worth | $95 million (as of 2025) |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, California, and moved at age 11 to West Palm Beach, Florida, to pursue tennis. | |
| 2. Her father stopped sending her and Serena to junior tournaments to focus on their schoolwork. | |
| 3. She turned professional at 14, winning her first WTA match at the Bank of the West Classic. | |
| 4. She faced racial bias in junior tennis tournaments, even with an impressive record. | |
| 5. Venus signed an endorsement deal with Reebok at age 14. | |
| 6. She launched her own interior design company, V Starr Interiors, in 2002. | |
| 7. Both she and her sister are minority owners of the Miami Dolphins, making history in NFL ownership. | |
| 8. She won Wimbledon five times and the U.S. Open twice, becoming only the fourth woman in the open era to win Wimbledon at least four times. |