Venus Williams has been ranked world No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association on three occasions. She is regarded as one of the all-time greats of women’s tennis and, along with younger sister Serena Williams.
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| Bio & Family |
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| Name | Venus Williams |
| Birth Name | Venus Ebony Starr Williams |
| DOB | June 17, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Lynwood, California, United States |
| Age | 39 |
| Father’s Name | Richard Williams |
| Mother’s Name | Oracene Price |
| Siblings | Three |
| Brother/s | Dylan Starr Williams & Richard Williams III |
| Sister/s | Serena Williams |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Jehovah’s Witnesses |
| High School | NA |
| College/University | Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale |
| Career & Net Worth |
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| Profession | Sports Personality |
| Career | 1994-present |
| Known For | Grand Slam, Olympic |
| Net Worth | $95 Million |
| Salary | NA |
| Notable Credits | Won four Olympic gold medals, one in singles and three in women’s doubles, along with a silver medal in mixed doubles |
| Personal Life |
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| Gay/Lesbian | No |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Husband/Wife | NA |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend | Nicholas Hammond (2017-2019), Elio Pis (2013-2017), Hank Kuehne (2007-2010) |
| Engaged | Not Yet |
| Wedding Date | NA |
| Children | Not Yet |
| Son/s | Not Yet |
| Daughter/s | Not Yet |
| Divorce | Not Yet |
| Body Measurements |
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| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) |
| Weight | 163 lbs (74 kg) |
| Measurements | 35-26-35 inches |
| Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Trivia |
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- Venus was named one of the “30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present and Future” by Time Magazine in 2011.
- Her older half-sister Yetunde Price was shot dead in Compton, California in 2003.
- Her sister Serena has won 23 major singles titles, the most by any man or woman in the Open Era.
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