Venus Williams Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | June 17, 1980 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Venus Williams is an American professional tennis player who is considered as one of the best tennis players and has won several Grand Slam singles titles, as well as Wimbledon and US Open championships. She has participated in numerous tournaments such as Australian Open, Summer Olympics, Miami Open, Dubai Tennis Championship, Mexican Open, Southern California Open, U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championship, Connecticut Open, French Open, Nature Valley Classic, and many more. During the course of her career, Venus has won numerous awards such as the Teen Choice Award, EMMA Best Sport Personality Award, WTA Player Service Award, BET Black Girls Rock! Star Power Award, and US Open Sportsmanship Award.
Born Name
Venus Ebony Starr Williams
Nick Name
V

Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Lynwood, California, United States
Residence
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Venus was homeschooled by her father Richard.
She has a fashion degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, which she got in December 2007.
Occupation
Professional tennis player, fashion designer, author, entrepreneur
Family
- Father – Richard Williams (Tennis Coach)
- Mother – Oracene Price (Tennis Coach)
- Siblings – Yetunde Price (Older Half-Sister) (Murdered in California in 2003), Lyndrea Price (Older Half-Sister), Isha Price (Older Half-Sister), Serena Williams (Younger Sister) (Tennis Player)
Manager
She is signed with
- Entertainment Booking Agency
- Gold Medal Greats
Plays
Right-Handed (Two-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro
October 31, 1994
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Venus Williams dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Athletic build
Measurements
35-26-35 in or 89-66-89 cm

Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Bra Size
32C
Shoe Size
11 (US) or 41.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Venus Williams has appeared in several print ads, which are –
- Wilson Hyper Hammer 4.3 Tennis Racket (2000)
- Wilsons Leather Collection (2001)
- Avon (2002)
- Tide washing detergent (2010)
- Wilson K Blade Racquet (2008)
- Charleston Family Circle Cup tournament (2009)
Apart from the above print ads, she appeared in these TV commercials –
- Reebok DMX (1999)
- American Express (2004)
- McDonald’s (2002)
- Sci-Fi Channel (1999)
- Cadbury’s Oreo (2009)
- Apple iPhone 5
She has also endorsed EleVen clothing.
In September 2022, Venus was featured in a new clothing campaign for Lacoste alongside Saniyya Sidney.
Religion
Jehovah’s Witness
Best Known For
Being the former #1 female tennis player in the world. She achieved her career’s best ranking on June 7, 2010, which was #1.
Strengths
- Powerful baseliner
- Attacking player
- Plays better on grass
First Grand Slam Singles Wins
Venus’s first singles Grand Slam title wins were in the years –
- Australian Open – None (She reached the finals in 2003)
- French Open – None (She was able to reach the finals in 2002)
- Wimbledon – 2000
- US Open – 2000
First Film
Apart from Wimbledon movies, she appeared in a musical TV film Fashion Rocks as herself in 2004.
First TV Show
In 1999, Venus appeared in a game show Hollywood Squares as herself in 5 episodes from November 29 to December 3.
Personal Trainer
After she was identified with Sjögren’s syndrome, she turned into a vegan and is following it ever since.
She spends time regularly in the gym doing cardio stuff like stationary cycling, treadmill, elliptical, etc. She also does Pilates.
She also keeps doing the dancing workout, just to remain flexible and stay away from the same monotonous exercises.
Venus has even taken boxing classes, just like her sister Serena.
She likes to drink juices, and smoothies to regain lost energy and fiber after a strenuous exercise session. She does not snack much. She doesn’t like that.

Venus Williams Favorite Things
- Food – Cherry Pies
- Restaurants – Christopher’s Kitchen in Palm Beach Garden, France-Soir in Melbourne, Barton G’s in Miami, SugarCane Raw Bar Grill in Miami
- Athletes – Boris Becker, Monica Seles, Serena Williams, Gaël Monfils, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal
- Books – I Am Number Four (By Pittacus Lore), The Fablehaven series (By Brandon Mull), The Harry Potter series (By J.K. Rowling)
- City – Palm Beach Gardens, Rome, Hong Kong, Paris
- Designers – Ralph Lauren, Armani, Matthew Williamson, Dolce & Gabbana
- Music – 6 Underground (By Sneaker Pimps), Call Me (By Blondie), Stupid Girl (By Garbage), Tom Sawyer (By Rush)
Source – VenusWilliams.com, USA Today
Venus Williams Facts
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