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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff 2024: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Coco Gauff?</h2>
Cori Dionne Gauff, a.k.a Coco Gauff, is an American tennis player who took everyone by surprise on the WTA Tour at the early age of 15. Her triumph overÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/venus-williams/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Venus Williams</a>Â in the 2019Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/wimbledon-championships/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Wimbledon Championships</a>Â immediately made her an attractive figure in the tennis realm for renowned brands.

Carrying on her consistent run, Gauff went on to win the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/us-open/">US Open</a> in 2023 by defeating <strong>Aryna Sabalenka</strong> in the showdown. As the 2024 season began, the 19-year-old Gauff wasn't seen as just a rising star, but an already-established tennis specialist.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauffâ€™s early life</b></h2>
Coco Gauff was born in Delray Beach, Florida, on March 13, 2004. Her parents are Candi and Corey Gauff. She has two younger brothers: Codey, who is four years younger than her, and Cameron, who is nine years younger. Gauff was raised in Atlanta, and at the age of four, after watching Serena Williams win the 2009 Australian Open on television, she developed an interest in tennis.

[caption id="attachment_2137985" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2137985 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1672142744.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, USA: September 9: Coco Gauff of the United States lifts the winners' trophy received from Billie Jean King after her victory against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women's Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2023 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 9th, 2023 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)[/caption]

The 2022 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open/">French Open</a> finalist belongs to a family that has a rich history in sports. She received unconditional support from her parents and her brothers. The 19-year-old was encouraged by her parents to participate in other sports besides tennis, including basketball and track.

Gauff finished her schooling through an online school in Florida, where she learned tennis. She graduated from her online school in May 2022 from the Florida Virtual Flex Program. Gauff hasÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-i-have-no-regrets-regarding-my-schooling-heres-what-american-tennis-star-coco-gauff-had-to-say-about-her-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no regrets regarding where she went to school,</a>Â as she missed the experience of going to a traditional school.

The American sensation started playing tennis when she was 6. After winning the "Little Mo" eight-and-under national championship as an eight-year-old, she decided to make tennis her career because it was an individual sport. She has said that since she wasn't a team person, tennis was the perfect sport for her.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauffâ€™s boyfriend</b></h2>
After her US Open triumph, Coco Gauff hinted to the world about her relationship. She revealed that she asked her boyfriend to distract her from overthinking before her big match at the US Open. Gauff also mentioned that she talked to her boyfriend till 1 am. Interestingly, Gauff also revealed that this conversation helped her perform to the best of her abilities.

In November, last year, Gauff showcased an infinity necklace that was gifted to her by he boyfriend. As fans tried to guess the identity of her boyfriend, some came out with the names of ATP young guns like Alcaraz and Ben Shelton. However, Gauff's relationship with them doesn't extend beyond friendship. As it seems, fans will need to wait for Gauff to reveal the identity of her boyfriend.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Coco Gauff's net worth in 2024</h2>
To date, Gauff has earned $13,240,713 in prize money from several championships. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Gauff's net worth stands at approximately $3.5 million. Gauff's Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023 came with a $3 million winner's cheque.Â <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2138058" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1657656688.jpg" alt="Coco Gauff" width="1" height="1" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2138058" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1657656688.jpg" alt="Coco Gauff" width="1" height="1" />

Gauff has been able to amass such a net worth due to her constant efforts on and off the court. Besides tennis, the young American sensation has managed to partake in several ventures to improve her financial status.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Coco Gauffâ€™s tennis career timeline</h2>
The rising star has had a career full of highs and lows till now. Gauff qualified for the $25k Osprey, FL-USA, in May 2018 and made her ITF Women's Circuit debut there. She won her first professional match at the tournament. She received wildcard entries for the 2018Â US OpenÂ and the 2019 French Open qualifiers. However, she failed to qualify for the main rounds of both the slams.

The world number 3 currently has many rivals, but she has yet to build a major rivalry with any players. Against the WTA world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff leads 4 matches to 3. She has also faced the world number 6, Ons Jabeur five times and leads the head-to-head with 3 wins. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/iga-swiatek/">Iga Swiatek</a>, the current number 1, can be said to be Gauff's biggest rival. Swiatek has faced Gauff 10 times and has won all but one of their bouts.

Coco Gauff has had many doubles partners till now. Currently, she teams up with world number 4, Jessica Pegula. The two have won two WTA 1000 Masters, including the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Canadian Open, both in 2022. However, following Pegula's disappointing end to the 2024 AO, the pair withdrew from the doubles sector as well.

In 2023, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-despite-shock-wimbledon-exit-sixty-nine-thousand-reality-might-ease-coco-gauffs-nerves-as-she-looks-to-regain-lost-pride-with-jessica-pegula/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Wimbledon would be the biggest disappointment for her</a>Â as she would go on to exit in the first round. However, she has had a stellar American hard-court season. After winning the Citi Open in Washington, she bagged her first WTA 1000 title at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

Gauff's 2023 season began with a lot of ups and downs, however, she finally proved her potential by winning the US Open. She then picked more titles, as she alsoÂ won the WTA 250 Auckland.

In doubles, along with her partner Jessica Pegula, Gauff won the Miami Open and played in the finals of the Madrid and Italian Open. Additionally, they would play in the Australian and French Open semifinals.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff's partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Gauff plays with Head rackets, dons the New Balance logo on her attires, and wears their tennis shoes during professional matches. Gauff signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with New Balance in October 2018.

[caption id="attachment_2219745" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2219745 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1035287415h-scaled.jpg" alt="Coco Gauff" width="1920" height="1380" /> 231007 -- BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 -- Coco Gauff hits a return during the women s singles semifinal between Iga Swiatek of Poland and Coco Gauff of the United States at China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2023. SPCHINA-BEIJING-TENNIS-CHINA OPEN-WOMEN S SINGLES-SEMIFINAL CN LuoxYuan PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN[/caption]

She has a well-established relationship with New Balance. After her first deal in 2018, Gauff and the sports apparel brand agreed to an extension in 2022. For the young player, the extension was an easy decision as she felt that she had a familial bond with the world-renowned brand.

Gauff also revealed that she was in a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Italian food manufacturer Barilla in March 2019, which also sponsors <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer" target="_self" rel="noopener">Roger Federer</a>. Along with the Italian food brand, Gauff was also signed by Microsoft.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff's investments</strong></h2>
With greater on-court success, comes better business opportunities. Coco Gauff is not just a rising tennis star but also a brand that resonates with thousands of people. Gauff has shown her interest in investing at such a young age. According to Marca Lifestyle, she has invested in a clothing line and a tech start-up.

Apart from this, Gauff has also invested in a NGO, that she has co-founded. The NGO aims to help children in Africa receive better educational opportunities. Combining evergreen businesses with noble community work, Gauff's investment portfolio seems to be very promising.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Her family and how they support the young athlete</h2>
The WTA World No.3 was born to parents Candi and Corey Gauff. Her parents were also active in sports when they were young. Her mother was a track and field athlete at Florida State University, while her father was a college basketball player at Georgia State University. Corey later worked as a healthcare executive, and her mother was an educator.

Codey Gauff is Coco's younger brother and the middle child of the Gauff family. He is a junior high school student who is 15 years old. He is into baseball and mainly plays as a pitcher. Cameron Gauff is the youngest member of the Gauff family. Cameron plays football in the American Youth Football League or AYFL. He plays for the Delray team and hopes to play in the NFL one day.

The family moved to Delray Beach when Coco was seven years old so that she could be a part of a better training program. Before purchasing their home, they initially lived with Candi's parents. Coco started coaching under Gerard Loglo at the New Generation Tennis School when she was eight while living in Florida.

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Her parents left their jobs to help raise their daughter and support her dreams. Afterward, her mother taught her by homeschooling her, and her father served as her primary coach since he had some prior tennis-playing experience. According to Coco, her brothers have contributed significantly to her career. She believes that because she is the oldest of three siblings, she had to mature faster to support her brothers.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Gauffâ€™s achievements on and off the field</h2>
In her 5 year career, Gauff has achieved more than the majority of the players in their entire career. Apart from the 2023 US Open title, she won the Linz Open in 2019. Following her victory in the WTA 250 event, she would go on to win two more events of the same caliber. She won the Emilia-Romagna Open in 2021 and the Auckland Classics in January 2023.

Besides her single's tour, her stint in doubles is more decorated. First partnering with Caty McNally, she won three tournament events, one Tier II and two WTA 250 championships. After she partnered with Jessica Pegula in 2022, she won five more tournaments. Three of those five victories came in the WTA 1000 championships.

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Namely, she lifted the trophies of the Qatar Open and the Canadian Masters in 2022. This year, she won the Miami Open with Pegula. In singles, after securing the Citi Open title, Gauff showcased her stellar skills while lifting the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauffâ€™s f</b>oundation and charity</h2>
In 2019, Gauff combined with other tennis stars to raise money for the benefit of the Bryan Brothers Foundation. In the Opening Night Gala at the US Open 2023, the USTA Foundation raised $3 million. The event featuredÂ Coco GauffÂ andÂ <a class="mention-item" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/" data-player-id="atpd643">Novak Djokovic</a>, along with Billie Jean King, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Coco Gauffâ€™s obsession with shoes</b></h2>
In 2018, Gauff signed a multi-year deal with New Balance, the renowned Boston-based athletic footwear organization. Since then, she has worn shoes made by the company in her matches. The line of shoes made in collaboration with Gauff is called Coco CG1. Gauff and New Balance have come out with a total of five shoes in the Coco CG1 line.

One of the shoes in the CG1 line, Sky Blue Junior shoes,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-american-tennis-prodigy-coco-gauffs-11-year-old-brother-proudly-takes-her-growing-legacy-forward-with-an-innovative-design/" target="_self" rel="noopener">was designed by the youngest member of the Gauff family, Cameron Gauff</a>. Being a proud sister, she shared the picture of the final product on her Instagram, along with a picture of her brother.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Coco Gauff's coach</strong></h2>
Coco Gauff has had a few coaches in her career. When she started focusing her efforts on the sport, her father left his daily job and started working as a full-time coach for his eldest child. He worked as her coach for a long time before she opted for someone with more experience in training players. She hired Diego Moyano as her coach and split with him in early April of 2023. She eventually moved on to Serena Williams' former coach.

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in 2023, Patrick Mouratoglou signed on as part of Gauff's team temporarily. She worked with the French coach for Roland Garros, after which they went their separate ways. After him, she signed on with former world number 65 ATP player Pere Riba. The Spanish coach and Gauff worked together before Eastbourne International. The former coach of Andre Agassi, Brad Gilbert, has also joined the teenager's coaching staff.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Coco Gauff?</h2>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Cori DionneÂ "Coco"Â Gauff</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>13/3/2004</td>
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<td>Atlanta, Georgia</td>
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<td>American</td>
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<td>Education</td>
<td>Florida Virtual Flex Program</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Candi Gauff; Corey Gauff</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5 ft 9 in</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>55 kg</td>
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Coco Gauff 2024: Net worth, Salary and Endorsements Who is Coco Gauff? Cori Dionne Gauff, a.k.a Coco Gauff, is an American tennis player who took everyone by surprise on the WTA Tour at the early age of 15. Her triumph overÂ Venus WilliamsÂ in the 2019Â Wimbledon ChampionshipsÂ immediately made her an attractive figure in the tennis realm for renowned brands. Carrying on her consistent run, Gauff went on to win the US Open in 2023 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the showdown. As the 2024 season began, the 19-year-old Gauff wasn&#8217;t seen as just a rising star, but an already-established tennis specialist. Coco Gauffâ€™s early life Coco Gauff was born in Delray Beach, Florida, on March 13, 2004. Her parents are Candi and Corey Gauff. She has two younger brothers: Codey, who is four years younger than her, and Cameron, who is nine years younger. Gauff was raised in Atlanta, and at the age of four, after watching Serena Williams win the 2009 Australian Open on television, she developed an interest in tennis. NEW YORK, USA: September 9: Coco Gauff of the United States lifts the winners&#8217; trophy received from Billie Jean King after her victory against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Women&#8217;s Singles Final on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Tennis Championship 2023 at the USTA National Tennis Centre on September 9th, 2023 in Flushing, Queens, New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) The 2022 French Open finalist belongs to a family that has a rich history in sports. She received unconditional support from her parents and her brothers. The 19-year-old was encouraged by her parents to participate in other sports besides tennis, including basketball and track. Gauff finished her schooling through an online school in Florida, where she learned tennis. She graduated from her online school in May 2022 from the Florida Virtual Flex Program. Gauff hasÂ no regrets regarding where she went to school,Â as she missed the experience of going to a traditional school. The American sensation started playing tennis when she was 6. After winning the &#8220;Little Mo&#8221; eight-and-under national championship as an eight-year-old, she decided to make tennis her career because it was an individual sport. She has said that since she wasn&#8217;t a team person, tennis was the perfect sport for her. Coco Gauffâ€™s boyfriend After her US Open triumph, Coco Gauff hinted to the world about her relationship. She revealed that she asked her boyfriend to distract her from overthinking before her big match at the US Open. Gauff also mentioned that she talked to her boyfriend till 1 am. Interestingly, Gauff also revealed that this conversation helped her perform to the best of her abilities. In November, last year, Gauff showcased an infinity necklace that was gifted to her by he boyfriend. As fans tried to guess the identity of her boyfriend, some came out with the names of ATP young guns like Alcaraz and Ben Shelton. However, Gauff&#8217;s relationship with them doesn&#8217;t extend beyond friendship. As it seems, fans will need to wait for Gauff to reveal the identity of her boyfriend. Coco Gauff&#8217;s net worth in 2024 To date, Gauff has earned $13,240,713 in prize money from several championships. As per Celebrity Net Worth, Gauff&#8217;s net worth stands at approximately $3.5 million. Gauff&#8217;s Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023 came with a $3 million winner&#8217;s cheque.Â  Gauff has been able to amass such a net worth due to her constant efforts on and off the court. Besides tennis, the young American sensation has managed to partake in several ventures to improve her financial status. Coco Gauffâ€™s tennis career timeline The rising star has had a career full of highs and lows till now. Gauff qualified for the $25k Osprey, FL-USA, in May 2018 and made her ITF Women&#8217;s Circuit debut there. She won her first professional match at the tournament. She received wildcard entries for the 2018Â US OpenÂ and the 2019 French Open qualifiers. However, she failed to qualify for the main rounds of both the slams. The world number 3 currently has many rivals, but she has yet to build a major rivalry with any players. Against the WTA world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff leads 4 matches to 3. She has also faced the world number 6, Ons Jabeur five times and leads the head-to-head with 3 wins. Iga Swiatek, the current number 1, can be said to be Gauff&#8217;s biggest rival. Swiatek has faced Gauff 10 times and has won all but one of their bouts. Coco Gauff has had many doubles partners till now. Currently, she teams up with world number 4, Jessica Pegula. The two have won two WTA 1000 Masters, including the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Canadian Open, both in 2022. However, following Pegula&#8217;s disappointing end to the 2024 AO, the pair withdrew from the doubles sector as well. In 2023, Wimbledon would be the biggest disappointment for herÂ as she would go on to exit in the first round. However, she has had a stellar American hard-court season. After winning the Citi Open in Washington, she bagged her first WTA 1000 title at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. Gauff&#8217;s 2023 season began with a lot of ups and downs, however, she finally proved her potential by winning the US Open. She then picked more titles, as she alsoÂ won the WTA 250 Auckland. In doubles, along with her partner Jessica Pegula, Gauff won the Miami Open and played in the finals of the Madrid and Italian Open. Additionally, they would play in the Australian and French Open semifinals. Coco Gauff&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements Gauff plays with Head rackets, dons the New Balance logo on her attires, and wears their tennis shoes during professional matches. Gauff signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with New Balance in October 2018. 231007 &#8212; BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2023 &#8212; Coco Gauff hits a return during the women s singles semifinal between Iga Swiatek of Poland and Coco Gauff of the United States at China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 7, 2023. SPCHINA-BEIJING-TENNIS-CHINA OPEN-WOMEN S SINGLES-SEMIFINAL CN LuoxYuan PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN She has a well-established relationship with New Balance. After her first deal in 2018, Gauff and the sports apparel brand agreed to an extension in 2022. For the young player, the extension was an easy decision as she felt that she had a familial bond with the world-renowned brand. Gauff also revealed that she was in a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Italian food manufacturer Barilla in March 2019, which also sponsors Roger Federer. Along with the Italian food brand, Gauff was also signed by Microsoft. Coco Gauff&#8217;s investments With greater on-court success, comes better business opportunities. Coco Gauff is not just a rising tennis star but also a brand that resonates with thousands of people. Gauff has shown her interest in investing at such a young age. According to Marca Lifestyle, she has invested in a clothing line and a tech start-up. Apart from this, Gauff has also invested in a NGO, that she has co-founded. The NGO aims to help children in Africa receive better educational opportunities. Combining evergreen businesses with noble community work, Gauff&#8217;s investment portfolio seems to be very promising. Her family and how they support the young athlete The WTA World No.3 was born to parents Candi and Corey Gauff. Her parents were also active in sports when they were young. Her mother was a track and field athlete at Florida State University, while her father was a college basketball player at Georgia State University. Corey later worked as a healthcare executive, and her mother was an educator. Codey Gauff is Coco&#8217;s younger brother and the middle child of the Gauff family. He is a junior high school student who is 15 years old. He is into baseball and mainly plays as a pitcher. Cameron Gauff is the youngest member of the Gauff family. Cameron plays football in the American Youth Football League or AYFL. He plays for the Delray team and hopes to play in the NFL one day. The family moved to Delray Beach when Coco was seven years old so that she could be a part of a better training program. Before purchasing their home, they initially lived with Candi&#8217;s parents. Coco started coaching under Gerard Loglo at the New Generation Tennis School when she was eight while living in Florida. Read more -Â 19-Year-Old Coco Gauff Takes Giant Stride Off-Court With Her $6 Billion Boss Move as Widely Popular American Brand Welcomes Her With Open Arms Her parents left their jobs to help raise their daughter and support her dreams. Afterward, her mother taught her by homeschooling her, and her father served as her primary coach since he had some prior tennis-playing experience. According to Coco, her brothers have contributed significantly to her career. She believes that because she is the oldest of three siblings, she had to mature faster to support her brothers. Gauffâ€™s achievements on and off the field In her 5 year career, Gauff has achieved more than the majority of the players in their entire career. Apart from the 2023 US Open title, she won the Linz Open in 2019. Following her victory in the WTA 250 event, she would go on to win two more events of the same caliber. She won the Emilia-Romagna Open in 2021 and the Auckland Classics in January 2023. Besides her single&#8217;s tour, her stint in doubles is more decorated. First partnering with Caty McNally, she won three tournament events, one Tier II and two WTA 250 championships. After she partnered with Jessica Pegula in 2022, she won five more tournaments. Three of those five victories came in the WTA 1000 championships. Read more -Â 19-Year-Old Coco Gauff Turns Cheerleader for Hollywood Actress as $5.3 Billion Worth Company Gets Massive Boost Over Their Latest Product Namely, she lifted the trophies of the Qatar Open and the Canadian Masters in 2022. This year, she won the Miami Open with Pegula. In singles, after securing the Citi Open title, Gauff showcased her stellar skills while lifting the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. Coco Gauffâ€™s foundation and charity In 2019, Gauff combined with other tennis stars to raise money for the benefit of the Bryan Brothers Foundation. In the Opening Night Gala at the US Open 2023, the USTA Foundation raised $3 million. The event featuredÂ Coco GauffÂ andÂ Novak Djokovic, along with Billie Jean King, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles. Coco Gauffâ€™s obsession with shoes In 2018, Gauff signed a multi-year deal with New Balance, the renowned Boston-based athletic footwear organization. Since then, she has worn shoes made by the company in her matches. The line of shoes made in collaboration with Gauff is called Coco CG1. Gauff and New Balance have come out with a total of five shoes in the Coco CG1 line. One of the shoes in the CG1 line, Sky Blue Junior shoes,Â was designed by the youngest member of the Gauff family, Cameron Gauff. Being a proud sister, she shared the picture of the final product on her Instagram, along with a picture of her brother. Coco Gauff&#8217;s coach Coco Gauff has had a few coaches in her career. When she started focusing her efforts on the sport, her father left his daily job and started working as a full-time coach for his eldest child. He worked as her coach for a long time before she opted for someone with more experience in training players. She hired Diego Moyano as her coach and split with him in early April of 2023. She eventually moved on to Serena Williams&#8217; former coach. Watch this story -Â 18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Reveals Plans Featuring Drake and Jaden Smith to Revolutionize the Not-So-Cool Tennis in 2023, Patrick Mouratoglou signed on as part of Gauff&#8217;s team temporarily. She worked with the French coach for Roland Garros, after which they went their separate ways. After him, she signed on with former world number 65 ATP player Pere Riba. The Spanish coach and Gauff worked together before Eastbourne International. The former coach of Andre Agassi, Brad Gilbert, has also joined the teenager&#8217;s coaching staff. How to contact Coco Gauff? Twitter;Â Instagram;Â TikTok;Â Facebook  Name Cori DionneÂ &#8220;Coco&#8221;Â Gauff  Born 13/3/2004  Place of Birth Atlanta, Georgia  Nationality American  Education Florida Virtual Flex Program  Parents Candi Gauff; Corey Gauff  Height 5 ft 9 in  Weight 55 kg  Social Media Twitter;Â Instagram;Â TikTok;Â Facebook

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Tennis and celebrities often come together, but the Desert Smash is the ultimate collaboration between Hollywood and the sport of tennis. Established two decades ago, the event brings together the best of tennis, Hollywood, and the world of music.Â </span>
<h2>What is Desert Smash?</h2>
Right before Indian Wells, Hollywood meets tennis for an exciting crossover at the Desert Smash. <span style="font-weight: 400">This year is a special edition of the event,Â  marking two decades of the Desert Slam. The 20th anniversary will see Charlize Theron host the event, as celebrities from Hollywood and the tennis world pour into the La Quinta Resort in California. </span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from Charlize Theron, Grand Slam champions <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stan-wawrinka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Stan Wawrinka </strong></a>and <strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/victoria-azarenka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Victoria Azarenka</a></strong> will be present. Alycia Parks, Fraces Tiafoe, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nick-kyrgios/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nick Kyrgios</strong></a>, Donna Vekic, and more tennis pros will join them.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">What makes the event particularly important is the causes it supports. It is not just a celebrity tennis event, but a charity celebrity tennis event. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project works with Desert Slam in order to raise funds for South African youth. While they cover a plethora of issues, there is a big focus on preventing HIV.Â </span>
<h2>When is Desert Smash Taking Place?</h2>
The 20th anniversary Desert Slam takes place on 4th and 5th March, ahead of Indian Wells 2024. The schedule of events to be held across the two days goes as follows:
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<h2>What's The Format of Desert Smash?</h2>
<p class="">The celebrity tennis exhibition, the marquee event, would include a women's singles match, a couple of doubles matches where the pros team up with celebrities and a men's singles tie to conclude the event.</p>

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The four matches under the marquee event will take place at Zenyara, a private estate, which is about 12 minutes away from La Quinta Resort &amp; Club.

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Tennis and celebrities often come together, but the Desert Smash is the ultimate collaboration between Hollywood and the sport of tennis. Established two decades ago, the event brings together the best of tennis, Hollywood, and the world of music.Â  What is Desert Smash? Right before Indian Wells, Hollywood meets tennis for an exciting crossover at the Desert Smash. This year is a special edition of the event,Â  marking two decades of the Desert Slam. The 20th anniversary will see Charlize Theron host the event, as celebrities from Hollywood and the tennis world pour into the La Quinta Resort in California. Feb 18, 2018; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; Movie actress Charlize Theron in attendance prior to the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-377515 ORIG FILE ID: 20180218_mjr_su5_043.JPG Apart from Charlize Theron, Grand Slam champions Stan Wawrinka and Victoria Azarenka will be present. Alycia Parks, Fraces Tiafoe, Nick Kyrgios, Donna Vekic, and more tennis pros will join them. Stan Wawrinka and Nick Kyrgios What makes the event particularly important is the causes it supports. It is not just a celebrity tennis event, but a charity celebrity tennis event. The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project works with Desert Slam in order to raise funds for South African youth. While they cover a plethora of issues, there is a big focus on preventing HIV.Â  When is Desert Smash Taking Place? The 20th anniversary Desert Slam takes place on 4th and 5th March, ahead of Indian Wells 2024. The schedule of events to be held across the two days goes as follows: Monday, March 4th 10am-12pm: Private Clinic with Miami Pickleball Club &amp; Sam Querrey 12pm-1pm: Lunch  Location: TO BE ANNOUNCED  1pm-2pm: Panel Discussion: The Growth of Pickleball  Discussion focusing on the growth of the sport and what the future looks like at professional and amateur levels  Location: TO BE ANNOUNCED  1pm-2pm: BREAK 3pm-5pm: Desert Smash Celebrity Pickleball Challenge presented by Smirnoff Smash  More event details forthcoming  Event will take place at â€œLa Casaâ€ the La Quinta Resort event space just south of the Tennis Stadium and the Spa  Tuesday, March 5th  10am-12PM Liveball VIP Tennis Playing Experience  12PM Desert Smash Gates Open to Public/Ticket Holders  12-5pm Desert Smash Sponsor Village Open  2-5PM 20th Annual Desert Smash Celebrity + Pro Tennis Matches!  WTA Womenâ€™s Singles Match  Celebrity + Pro Doubles Match  Celebrity + Pro Doubles Match  ATP Menâ€™s Singles Match  What&#8217;s The Format of Desert Smash? The celebrity tennis exhibition, the marquee event, would include a women&#8217;s singles match, a couple of doubles matches where the pros team up with celebrities and a men&#8217;s singles tie to conclude the event.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Desert Smash (@desertsmash)  The four matches under the marquee event will take place at Zenyara, a private estate, which is about 12 minutes away from La Quinta Resort &amp; Club.

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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.

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
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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>
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1995
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 	<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>
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2001
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 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>EMMA Best Sport Personality Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.57)</li>
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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
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 	<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>
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2005
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 	<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>
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2006
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 	<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>
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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
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 	<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>
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2010
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 	<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>
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2011
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 	<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>
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2012
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 	<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>
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2013
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 	<li>BET Black Girls Rock! Star Power Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
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2014
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 	<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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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<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: 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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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Personal Information</strong></p>

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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: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<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>
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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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