Venus Williams

Birth Name:

Venus Ebony Starr Williams

Birth Place:

Lynwood, California, United States

Profession

Producer, Actress

In 2012, she won her fourth gold medal at the Olympics
In 2017, she became the oldest Wimbledon finalist in history
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 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․”"
In 2007, she broke the record for the fastest recorded serve at 129mph
Is a certified interior decorator

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