Venus Williams was coached by her father Richard Williams and Oracene her mother. She is a sister of tennis star Serena Williams, her full name is Venus Ebony Starr Williams. She adopted vegan/raw foods after being diagnosed with Sjogren Syndrome in 2011. Venus Williams has been associated with Interior Design Company V Starr Interiors and she has written some books as well. Her admiration in tennis is Monica Seles, Boris Becker and now her sister Serena Williams other includes Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer etc. She loves to listen Karaoke and many books like I am number four are her favorite books etc. Rome, Hongkong and Palm Beach are her favorite places. Ralph Lauren, Armani, Matthew Williamson and Dolce & Gabbana are her favorite designers. Art, Asian antiques, dancing, writing poetry, sewing, studying new subjects, getting the mail and receiving packages, being at home and playing the guitar are the activities liked a lot by Venus.
Venus Williams Personal Details:
- Residence: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA
- Date of Birth: 17 Jun 1980
- Birthplace: Lynwood, CA, USA
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Weight: 160 lbs. (72.5 kg)
- Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- Status: Pro (October 31, 1994)
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Venus Williams Career Highlights:
SINGLES
Winner: (44): 2012 – Luxembourg; 2010 – Dubai, Acapulco; 2009 – Dubai, Acapulco; 2008 – Wimbledon, Zürich, WTA Championships; 2007 – Memphis, Wimbledon, Seoul; 2005 – Istanbul, Wimbledon; 2004 – Charleston, Warsaw; 2003 – Antwerp; 2002 – Gold Coast, Paris [Indoors], Antwerp, Amelia Island, Stanford, San Diego, New Haven; 2001 – Miami, Hamburg, Wimbledon, San Diego, New Haven, US Open; 2000 – Wimbledon, Stanford, San Diego, New Haven, US Open, Olympics; 1999 – Oklahoma City, Miami, Hamburg, Rome, New Haven, Zürich; 1998 – Oklahoma City, Miami, Grand Slam Cup.
Finalist (27): 2010 – Miami, Madrid; 2009 – Wimbledon, Stanford, WTA Championships; 2007 – Tokyo [Japan Open]; 2005 – Antwerp, Stanford; 2004 – Berlin, Stanford; 2003 – Australian Open, Warsaw, Wimbledon; 2002 – Hamburg, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open; 2000 – Linz; 1999 – Hannover, Stanford, San Diego, Grand Slam Cup; 1998 – Sydney, Rome, Stanford, Zürich; 1997 – US Open.
DOUBLES
Winner: (21): 2012 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/S.Williams); 2010 – Australian Open, Madrid, Roland Garros (all w/S.Williams); 2009 – Australian Open, Wimbledon, Stanford, US Open (all w/S.Williams); 2008 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/S.Williams); 2003 – Australian Open (w/S.Williams); 2002 – Wimbledon (w/S.Williams); 2001 – Australian Open (w/S.Williams); 2000 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/S.Williams); 1999 – Hannover, Roland Garros, US Open (all w/S.Williams); 1998 – Oklahoma City, Zürich (both w/S.Williams).
Finalist (1): 1999 – San Diego (w/S.Williams).
MIXED DOUBLES
Winner (2): 1998 – Australian Open, Roland Garros (both w/Gimelstob).
Finalist (1): 2006 – Wimbledon (w/B.Bryan).
ADDITIONAL
American Fed Cup Team, 1999, 2003-05, 2007, 2012-13; American Olympic Team, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012.
