In the tennis realm, Venus and Serena Williams are the two names that stand for greatness and serve as an example for many young players. With a combined 30 singles Grand Slam titles among them, the Williams sisters have inspired the next generation of tennis athletes in the United States.
However, when it comes to their own source of inspiration, the American tennis legends have often looked up to each other. Talking about the same, Venus recently revealed the life-changing advice that she received from her sister. Though that advice was given in the context of tennis, it also helped the 42-year-old with her business endeavors.
Venus once received an inspirational message from Serena Williams
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During Black History Month, the social media account, Eleven by Venus paid a tribute to the 7 singles Grand Slam champion. They uploaded a video clip of Venus Williams in which she opened up about how a piece of advice helped to become the best version of herself.
It was her sister, Serena Williams, who inspired the 42-year-old tennis legend when they were teenagers. Venus revealed what her sister told her when they were kids, “‘ Since you have to show up why not compete?'”
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That inspirational message had a huge impact on the American tennis legend’s illustrious journey. Whether it was her on or off-the-court endeavors, Venus applied that advice to all aspects. Even though that advice was given in the context of tennis, it also helped the former US Open champion with her business endeavors.
Her entrepreneurial project, Eleven by Venus has already turned out to be a huge success because of the premium apparel and other sports accessories from the brand. The American tennis icon’s clothing brand has also reached the popular online shopping platform, Amazon.
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Talking about the success of her business endeavors, Venus said that her sister’s advice has really pushed her to be the best.
She said, “Everything makes you stronger if you allow it to. So I choose to take every opportunity and use it as a moment to push myself to be the best I can possibly be.”
It’s quite evident to say that Serena’s advice has had a huge impact on Venus’ remarkable tennis and entrepreneurial journey.
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