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<h2><b>Venus Williams</b><b>: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, and more</b></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Venus Williams?Â </b></h2>
Venus Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players in history, has secured three Olympic women's doubles titles. As the elder sister of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Serena Williams.</a>, she made history by becoming the first to achieve the singles and doubles 'double' at Sydney 2000, a feat her sibling replicated 12 years later.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s early life</b></h2>
Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, California, on June 17, 1980. She picked up a tennis racket under the tutelage of their father, Richard Williams in Compton, California. He began coaching Venus when she was four years old. Even before her and her sister's birth, Richard had meticulously crafted an 85-page plan to transform his daughters into tennis stars. His inspiration stemmed from watching Virginia Ruzici play on TV and earn a significant sum, which led him to choose tennis as their path to success.

Venus Williams's talents shone through at the age of seven when Tony Chesta, a local professional tennis player, spotted her and promptly recognized her potential in the sport. Venus, along with her family, moved to Florida to train under coach Rick Macci, who was the first professional coach for both Williams sisters.

Venus was withdrawn from the junior circuit along with her sister by their father, Richard Williams. Richard reasoned that the girls were young and should also focus on having fun and going to school, instead of just tennis. He was also focused on safeguarding his daughters from racial abuse, having heard several parents on the circuit disparaging his daughters.

Her father's words stuck with Venus as she went on to attain two degrees. Venus received her associate degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University East in 2015.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s boyfriend</b></h2>
The tennis champion is currently single. However, there were rumors that she was dating Nicholas Hammond, a successful financier and an heir to the Annenberg family fortune. But, Venus never publicly confirmed the relationship. The two had been spotted together on several occasions. There were reports that the two ended their relationship in 2019.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williams's net worth 2024</b></h2>
Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has a net worth of over $12 million. Back in 2019, she was the 10th highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning $5.9 million, of which $5 million came in endorsements. As per her official WTA page at the time, Williams earned a massive sum of $42,513,897.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s career</b></h2>
Venus embarked on her professional career at the tender age of 14. By the time she was 17, in 1997, she made history as the first unseeded player in the Open Era to advance to a Grand Slam final, reaching the US Open final, although she was ultimately defeated by Switzerlandâ€™s Martina Hingis.

The year 2000 marked a monumental achievement for Venus as she secured her first Grand Slam titles, triumphing at Wimbledon and then the US Open, where she bested fellow American Lindsay Davenport on both occasions.

Shortly after her triumph in New York, Venus traveled to Sydney, where she clinched Olympic gold in the womenâ€™s singles final by defeating Russiaâ€™s Elena Dementieva with a score of 6-2, 6-4.

The subsequent day, she partnered with Serena for the womenâ€™s doubles final, and the sisters dominated the Dutch pair Kristie Boogert and Miriam Oremans, securing victory in just 49 minutes with a score of 6-1, 6-1. With this, Venus became the first woman since Helen Wills Moody in 1924 to claim gold in both singles and doubles events at the same Games.

In February 2002, Venus ascended to the world No. 1 ranking, setting the stage for a remarkable series of four consecutive Grand Slam finals against her sister Serena, beginning from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open.

Despite encountering a series of injuries that disrupted her career, Venus established her dominance at Wimbledon, clinching the title a total of five times. Her final victory at the prestigious tournament came in 2008, where she defeated Serena in the final. Following their singles showdown, the sisters teamed up on Centre Court to secure a record 14th Grand Slam doubles title together.

In 2008, the Williams sisters also clinched their second Olympic gold medal in tennis doubles, this time in Beijing. The following year, they faced off again in the Wimbledon finals, with Serena emerging victorious.

In the subsequent years, Venus's performance saw a decline, although in 2016 she secured her 49th tournament win. She did not make a Grand Slam singles final appearance again until the 2017 Australian Open, where she faced defeat against Serena. Later that year, Venus reached the Wimbledon finals but was ultimately defeated.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
When Venus was 15 years old in 1995, she secured her first endorsement deal with Reebok. In 2000, she signed yet another five-year agreement with the company for a reported $40 million. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with various brands including American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Stitch Fix, Wilson, Tide, Kraft, Ralph Lauren, and Lacoste, among many others.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s investments</b></h2>
In 2006, Venus founded the clothing company EleVen, just four years after launching the interior design firm V Starr, which designed homes including those of her sister and her husband in South Florida. Continuing her journey as a successful businesswoman, Venus expanded her ventures by founding the plant-based superfood nutrition company called Happy Viking in 2020. She is also anÂ investor in Ellevest, an online investment resource, and holds a stake in the NFL team the Miami Dolphins.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s Records</b></h2>
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 	<li>First African-American woman to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in tennis</li>
 	<li>The first player ranked outside the top 50 to reach the US Open final in 1997, joining Pam Shriver in 1978 as one of only two women to accomplish this feat on their first attempt</li>
 	<li>One of two women, alongside sister Serena, to win four Olympic gold medals in tennis</li>
 	<li>One of two players, male or female, to win five Olympic medals, achieving this in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, sharing both records with Kathleen McKane Godfree</li>
 	<li>The only player to win an Olympic medal in four different editions of the Games</li>
 	<li>Holds the record for the most appearances in Grand Slam singles draws, totaling 80</li>
 	<li>Achieved the Wimbledon title in 2007 as the lowest-ranked (31st) and lowest-seeded (23rd) woman ever to win the tournament</li>
 	<li>Held the record for the fastest serve by a woman, clocking in at 129mph, for seven years until Sabine Lisicki broke it in 2014</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s major achievement and awards</b></h2>
Awards:

1995
<ul>
 	<li>Sports Image Foundation Award for conducting tennis clinics in low-income areas</li>
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1997
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 	<li>WTA Newcomer of the Year</li>
 	<li>September's Olympic Committee Female Athlete</li>
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1998
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 	<li>Tennis Magazine's Most Improved Player</li>
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2000
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 	<li>WTA Player of the Year</li>
 	<li>WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>Sports Illustrated for Women's Sportswoman of the Year</li>
 	<li>Teen Choice Awards â€“ Extraordinary Achievement Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.62)</li>
 	<li>Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year for team sports (with Serena Williams)</li>
</ul>
2001
<ul>
 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>EMMA Best Sport Personality Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.57)</li>
</ul>
2002
<ul>
 	<li>Best Female Athlete ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.60)</li>
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2003
<ul>
 	<li>The President's Award of the 34th NAACP Image Awards</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.65)</li>
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2004
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 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1)</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77)</li>
</ul>
2005
<ul>
 	<li>Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.81)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
</ul>
2006
<ul>
 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>BET's Best Female Athlete of the Year</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1)</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.90)</li>
</ul>
2007
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 	<li>Gitanjali Diamond Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
 	<li>Vogue Magazine Top 10 Best Dressed List for 2007</li>
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2008
<ul>
 	<li>Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
 	<li>Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award</li>
 	<li>Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>ITF Women's Doubles World Champion (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards â€“ Outstanding Leadership</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2)</li>
</ul>
2010
<ul>
 	<li>Caesars Tennis Classic Achievement Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.83)</li>
 	<li>YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>Forbes 30 Utterly Inspiring Role Models</li>
 	<li>Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World (No.60)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2)</li>
</ul>
2011
<ul>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.86)</li>
 	<li>TIME Magazine 30 Legends of Women's Tennis</li>
 	<li>Forbes Most Powerful Black Women In The U.S. (No.10)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2)</li>
</ul>
2012
<ul>
 	<li>World TeamTennis Finals Most Valuable Player</li>
 	<li>WTA Player Service Award</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
</ul>
2013
<ul>
 	<li>BET Black Girls Rock! Star Power Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
</ul>
2014
<ul>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Dress (2014 Wimbledon)</li>
 	<li>Tennis Magazine Top 10 Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round)</li>
 	<li>ESPN Tennis Top 10 Women's Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round)</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Venus Williams has not founded any charities on her own. However, she supports charities such as the American Heart Association, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Serena Williams Fund, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Truth Heart, among others.

Venus Williams was also one of the main members who made a concerted effort to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-42-year-old-venus-williams-all-set-to-launch-a-whopping-5000000-event-for-a-noble-cause-in-memory-of-her-idol/" target="_self" rel="noopener">preserve the late Nina Simone's legacy</a>. Williams launched an online auction that aimed to raise enough money to ensure that the childhood house of Simone was not destroyed.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s social media accounts</b></h2>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Active on social media</span></li>
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<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/venuswilliams/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></td>
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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Venuseswilliams?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></td>
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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">YouTube</span></td>
<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@VenusWilliams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></td>
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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.venuswilliams.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a></td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Venus Williams</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Queen V</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">17 June 1980</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">Lynwood, California</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">1.85Â m</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">75Â kg</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Richard Williams and Oracene Price</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Serena Williams</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">African-American</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">$12 million</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Tennis player</td>
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Venus Williams

Venus Williams: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, and more via Getty Who is Venus Williams?Â  Venus Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players in history, has secured three Olympic women&#8217;s doubles titles. As the elder sister of Serena Williams., she made history by becoming the first to achieve the singles and doubles &#8216;double&#8217; at Sydney 2000, a feat her sibling replicated 12 years later. Venus Williamsâ€™s early life Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, California, on June 17, 1980. She picked up a tennis racket under the tutelage of their father, Richard Williams in Compton, California. He began coaching Venus when she was four years old. Even before her and her sister&#8217;s birth, Richard had meticulously crafted an 85-page plan to transform his daughters into tennis stars. His inspiration stemmed from watching Virginia Ruzici play on TV and earn a significant sum, which led him to choose tennis as their path to success. Venus Williams&#8217;s talents shone through at the age of seven when Tony Chesta, a local professional tennis player, spotted her and promptly recognized her potential in the sport. Venus, along with her family, moved to Florida to train under coach Rick Macci, who was the first professional coach for both Williams sisters. Venus was withdrawn from the junior circuit along with her sister by their father, Richard Williams. Richard reasoned that the girls were young and should also focus on having fun and going to school, instead of just tennis. He was also focused on safeguarding his daughters from racial abuse, having heard several parents on the circuit disparaging his daughters. Her father&#8217;s words stuck with Venus as she went on to attain two degrees. Venus received her associate degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University East in 2015. Venus Williamsâ€™s boyfriend The tennis champion is currently single. However, there were rumors that she was dating Nicholas Hammond, a successful financier and an heir to the Annenberg family fortune. But, Venus never publicly confirmed the relationship. The two had been spotted together on several occasions. There were reports that the two ended their relationship in 2019. Venus Williams&#8217;s net worth 2024 Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has a net worth of over $12 million. Back in 2019, she was the 10th highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning $5.9 million, of which $5 million came in endorsements. As per her official WTA page at the time, Williams earned a massive sum of $42,513,897. Venus Williamsâ€™s career Venus embarked on her professional career at the tender age of 14. By the time she was 17, in 1997, she made history as the first unseeded player in the Open Era to advance to a Grand Slam final, reaching the US Open final, although she was ultimately defeated by Switzerlandâ€™s Martina Hingis. The year 2000 marked a monumental achievement for Venus as she secured her first Grand Slam titles, triumphing at Wimbledon and then the US Open, where she bested fellow American Lindsay Davenport on both occasions. Shortly after her triumph in New York, Venus traveled to Sydney, where she clinched Olympic gold in the womenâ€™s singles final by defeating Russiaâ€™s Elena Dementieva with a score of 6-2, 6-4. The subsequent day, she partnered with Serena for the womenâ€™s doubles final, and the sisters dominated the Dutch pair Kristie Boogert and Miriam Oremans, securing victory in just 49 minutes with a score of 6-1, 6-1. With this, Venus became the first woman since Helen Wills Moody in 1924 to claim gold in both singles and doubles events at the same Games. In February 2002, Venus ascended to the world No. 1 ranking, setting the stage for a remarkable series of four consecutive Grand Slam finals against her sister Serena, beginning from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open. Despite encountering a series of injuries that disrupted her career, Venus established her dominance at Wimbledon, clinching the title a total of five times. Her final victory at the prestigious tournament came in 2008, where she defeated Serena in the final. Following their singles showdown, the sisters teamed up on Centre Court to secure a record 14th Grand Slam doubles title together. In 2008, the Williams sisters also clinched their second Olympic gold medal in tennis doubles, this time in Beijing. The following year, they faced off again in the Wimbledon finals, with Serena emerging victorious. In the subsequent years, Venus&#8217;s performance saw a decline, although in 2016 she secured her 49th tournament win. She did not make a Grand Slam singles final appearance again until the 2017 Australian Open, where she faced defeat against Serena. Later that year, Venus reached the Wimbledon finals but was ultimately defeated. Venus Williamsâ€™s partnerships and endorsements When Venus was 15 years old in 1995, she secured her first endorsement deal with Reebok. In 2000, she signed yet another five-year agreement with the company for a reported $40 million. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with various brands including American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Stitch Fix, Wilson, Tide, Kraft, Ralph Lauren, and Lacoste, among many others.  Venus Williamsâ€™s investments In 2006, Venus founded the clothing company EleVen, just four years after launching the interior design firm V Starr, which designed homes including those of her sister and her husband in South Florida. Continuing her journey as a successful businesswoman, Venus expanded her ventures by founding the plant-based superfood nutrition company called Happy Viking in 2020. She is also anÂ investor in Ellevest, an online investment resource, and holds a stake in the NFL team the Miami Dolphins. In 2023, she invested in LA Golf Club, becoming the first part-owners announced for the revolutionary golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy    Venus Williamsâ€™s Records First African-American woman to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in tennis The first player ranked outside the top 50 to reach the US Open final in 1997, joining Pam Shriver in 1978 as one of only two women to accomplish this feat on their first attempt One of two women, alongside sister Serena, to win four Olympic gold medals in tennis One of two players, male or female, to win five Olympic medals, achieving this in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, sharing both records with Kathleen McKane Godfree The only player to win an Olympic medal in four different editions of the Games Holds the record for the most appearances in Grand Slam singles draws, totaling 80 Achieved the Wimbledon title in 2007 as the lowest-ranked (31st) and lowest-seeded (23rd) woman ever to win the tournament Held the record for the fastest serve by a woman, clocking in at 129mph, for seven years until Sabine Lisicki broke it in 2014     via Getty Venus Williamsâ€™s major achievement and awards Awards: 1995 Sports Image Foundation Award for conducting tennis clinics in low-income areas 1997 WTA Newcomer of the Year September&#8217;s Olympic Committee Female Athlete 1998 Tennis Magazine&#8217;s Most Improved Player 2000 WTA Player of the Year WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) Sports Illustrated for Women&#8217;s Sportswoman of the Year Teen Choice Awards â€“ Extraordinary Achievement Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.62) Women&#8217;s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year for team sports (with Serena Williams) 2001 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award EMMA Best Sport Personality Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.57) 2002 Best Female Athlete ESPY Award Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.60) 2003 The President&#8217;s Award of the 34th NAACP Image Awards Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.65) 2004 Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1) Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77) 2005 Glamour Magazine&#8217;s Women of the Year Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.81) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) 2006 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award BET&#8217;s Best Female Athlete of the Year Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1) Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.90) 2007 Gitanjali Diamond Award Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) Vogue Magazine Top 10 Best Dressed List for 2007 2008 Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award ITF Women&#8217;s Doubles World Champion (with Serena Williams) WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards â€“ Outstanding Leadership Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2) 2010 Caesars Tennis Classic Achievement Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.83) YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) Forbes 30 Utterly Inspiring Role Models Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World (No.60) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2) 2011 Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.86) TIME Magazine 30 Legends of Women&#8217;s Tennis Forbes Most Powerful Black Women In The U.S. (No.10) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2) 2012 World TeamTennis Finals Most Valuable Player WTA Player Service Award WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) 2013 BET Black Girls Rock! Star Power Award Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) 2014 Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) WTA Fan Favorite Dress (2014 Wimbledon) Tennis Magazine Top 10 Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round) ESPN Tennis Top 10 Women&#8217;s Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round)  via Reuters Venus Williamsâ€™s charity and foundation Venus Williams has not founded any charities on her own. However, she supports charities such as the American Heart Association, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Serena Williams Fund, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Truth Heart, among others. Venus Williams was also one of the main members who made a concerted effort to preserve the late Nina Simone&#8217;s legacy. Williams launched an online auction that aimed to raise enough money to ensure that the childhood house of Simone was not destroyed. Venus Williamsâ€™s social media accounts Active on social media   Instagram Instagram  Twitter Twitter  YouTube YouTube  Website Website  Personal Information  Full Name Venus Williams  Popular Name Queen V  Date Of Birth 17 June 1980  Birth Place Lynwood, California  Height 1.85Â m  Weight 75Â kg  Parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price  Siblings Serena Williams  Nationality American  Ethnicity African-American  Net Worth $12 million  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status NA  Children NA  Profession Tennis player  &nbsp;

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<h3><strong>Victoria Azarenka 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</strong></h3>
Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka is a former WTA World Number one. She turned pro back in 2003.

[caption id="attachment_482807" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-482807" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1272812055.jpg" alt="Victoria Axarenka" width="1920" height="1280" /> ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 16: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates in her round one match against Venus Williams of The United States during day three of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico on September 16, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Riccardo Antimiani - Pool/Getty Images)[/caption]

After the 2017 Wimbledon, Victoria Azarenka and her then-boyfriend, Billy McKeague, were involved in a dispute over the custody of their son Leo.

As a result of the long custody battle, her tennis career took a backseat. She was even forced to withdraw from all tournaments in 2017.
<h3><strong>On-court Achievements</strong></h3>
As mentioned before, Victoria Azarenka is a former World Number one. She is also a two-time <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/">Australian Open</a> champion, having won in 2012 and 2013.

With regard to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open-2019/">French Open</a> and Wimbledon, her best results there have been semifinal runs. However, Victoria Azarenka is also a three-time finalist at the US Open, with the most recent appearance in 2020.

In both her first two finalist appearances in New York, she lost to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a>. In 2020, she lost to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/naomi-osaka/">Naomi Osaka</a>.

Victoria Azarenka has 21 WTA titles in all, with 10 coming from WTA Premier and Premier 5 tournaments. Nine came from WTA Tour tournaments.

After her maternity hiatus, she reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final. She won a doubles title at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/italian-open/">Italian Open</a> 2019, where she teamed up with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ashleigh-barty/">Ash Barty</a>.

Azarenka and Barty also reached the US Open doubles final. Also, she reached the singles finals in Monterrey that year.


<h3>Azarenka's form leading up to the 2021 season</h3>
The 2020 season saw Azarenka's resurgence in tennis post the WTA Tour's resumption after the hiatus. She won the Western and Southern Open, and extended her run to the US Open final, defeating Serena Williams in the semi-final. In the final, she won the first set but lost the match to Naomi Osaka.

She also reached the Rome Masters quarter-final, defeating Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the event.

Azarenka ended her season with a final at the Ostrava Open. The Belarusian star is currently at no. 13 in the WTA rankings.

[caption id="attachment_422862" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-422862" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201025203227/2020-09-27T110446Z_80845271_UP1EG9R0URYU1_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN-1.jpg" alt="Victoria Azarenka at French Open 2020" width="1920" height="1263" /> Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 27, 2020 Belarus' Victoria Azarenka in action during her first round match against Montenegro's Danka Kovinic. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann[/caption]
<h3>Victoria Azarenka: Net worth 2021</h3>
Azarenka has earned $32,347,288 worth of prize-money over the course of her career so far. She has an <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-tennis/victoria-azarenka-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated</a> net worth of $20 million.
<h3><b><strong>Victoria Azarenka's </strong>Endorsements 2021</b></h3>
In August 2013, Azarenka was the fourth highest-paid female athlete according to Forbes. Vika had total earnings of $15.7 million between 2012–2013.

The Belarussian has been endorsed by <strong>Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Six Star Pro Nutrition, Red Bull, InstaForex,</strong> and others.
<h3><strong>Foundation and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Like most of her rivals and contemporaries, Azarenka has played various exhibition matches for charity. One charity that she supports is the fight against gender violence.
<h3>How to contact Victoria Azarenka?</h3>
<strong>Twitter</strong> - <a href="https://twitter.com/vika7?s=17" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@vika7</a>

<strong>Instagram</strong> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vichka35/?hl=en">Victoria Azarenka </a>
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">31</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Single</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Manhattan Beach, California</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Belarusian</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Red Bull, Six Star Pro Nutrition</td>
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</tbody>
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Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka is a former WTA World Number one. She turned pro back in 2003. ROME, ITALY &#8211; SEPTEMBER 16: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates in her round one match against Venus Williams of The United States during day three of the Internazionali BNL d&#8217;Italia at Foro Italico on September 16, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Riccardo Antimiani &#8211; Pool/Getty Images) After the 2017 Wimbledon, Victoria Azarenka and her then-boyfriend, Billy McKeague, were involved in a dispute over the custody of their son Leo. As a result of the long custody battle, her tennis career took a backseat. She was even forced to withdraw from all tournaments in 2017. On-court Achievements As mentioned before, Victoria Azarenka is a former World Number one. She is also a two-time Australian Open champion, having won in 2012 and 2013. With regard to the French Open and Wimbledon, her best results there have been semifinal runs. However, Victoria Azarenka is also a three-time finalist at the US Open, with the most recent appearance in 2020. In both her first two finalist appearances in New York, she lost to Serena Williams. In 2020, she lost to Naomi Osaka. Victoria Azarenka has 21 WTA titles in all, with 10 coming from WTA Premier and Premier 5 tournaments. Nine came from WTA Tour tournaments. After her maternity hiatus, she reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles final. She won a doubles title at Italian Open 2019, where she teamed up with Ash Barty. Azarenka and Barty also reached the US Open doubles final. Also, she reached the singles finals in Monterrey that year. Azarenka&#8217;s form leading up to the 2021 season The 2020 season saw Azarenka&#8217;s resurgence in tennis post the WTA Tour&#8217;s resumption after the hiatus. She won the Western and Southern Open, and extended her run to the US Open final, defeating Serena Williams in the semi-final. In the final, she won the first set but lost the match to Naomi Osaka. She also reached the Rome Masters quarter-final, defeating Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 at the event. Azarenka ended her season with a final at the Ostrava Open. The Belarusian star is currently at no. 13 in the WTA rankings. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; September 27, 2020 Belarus&#8217; Victoria Azarenka in action during her first round match against Montenegro&#8217;s Danka Kovinic. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Victoria Azarenka: Net worth 2021 Azarenka has earned $32,347,288 worth of prize-money over the course of her career so far. She has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Victoria Azarenka&#8217;s Endorsements 2021 In August 2013, Azarenka was the fourth highest-paid female athlete according to Forbes. Vika had total earnings of $15.7 million between 2012–2013. The Belarussian has been endorsed by Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Six Star Pro Nutrition, Red Bull, InstaForex, and others. Foundation and Charity Work Like most of her rivals and contemporaries, Azarenka has played various exhibition matches for charity. One charity that she supports is the fight against gender violence. How to contact Victoria Azarenka? Twitter &#8211; @vika7 Instagram &#8211; Victoria Azarenka   Age 31  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Manhattan Beach, California  Nationality Belarusian  Endorsements Nike, Wilson, American Express, Citizen Watch, Red Bull, Six Star Pro Nutrition

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