Venus Williams

Venus Williams, born June 17, 1980, is an American professional tennis player. She first gained international prominence by winning the Wimbledon singles title in 2000 and 2001. Notably, she has secured seven Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, partnering predominantly with her sister, Serena Williams. In 2002, Venus became the first African American woman to be ranked World No. 1 in the Open Era. Her Olympic achievements include four gold medals, with three in doubles and one in singles. Beyond the court, she holds a degree in fashion design and is a successful entrepreneur, running her own fashion line, EleVen, and interior design firm, V Starr Interiors.