Venus Williams Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2012, she won her fourth gold medal at the Olympics
• With her win at the 2001 U․S․ Open, she and sister Serena became the first sisters to compete against one another in a major tournament final
• In 2017, she became the oldest Wimbledon finalist in history
• In 2007, she earned a degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
• Is the older sister of fellow tennis player Serena Williams
• Coached by her parents as a child, she started playing professional tennis at the age of 14
• Quote: "“I don't focus on what I'm up against․ I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest․”"
• Quote: "“My ambition is to enjoy my life and to do exactly what I want to do․ And I'll do that․ I will be free․”"
• Is a certified interior decorator
• In 2007, she broke the record for the fastest recorded serve at 129mph