Seven-time grand slam singles champion Venus Williams is, without a doubt, one of the most celebrated and loved personalities in the history of American sports. She, along with her sister Serena, in many ways, changed the landscape of the sport of tennis forever. Venus became the first-ever black player in tennis history to become world number 1 and inspired millions of aspiring athletes to take up the sport. Quite unsurprisingly, her life on and off the court has been a matter of great interest for millions of her fans.
But despite being so popular, the 43-year-old has largely managed to keep her love life and dating history private throughout her career. However, in a recent interview, she weighed in on the huge importance of love in her life.
Venus Williams wishes for a life with an endless supply of love
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Venus Williams has time and again hinted that she is in no rush to get married or settle down anytime soon. Even after a string of injuries has hampered her on-court performances over the past few years, she has not called it quits on her stellar career yet. She is clearly enjoying her life as it is at the moment – after being sidelined for many months during the first half of the season, she made a return to the grand slam at Wimbledon a few weeks back.
In a recent interview, the 43-year-old participated in a fun rapid-fire question and answer session, where she was asked the one thing that she would wish for an unlimited supply of in her life. Venus promptly answered, “Unlimited supply of one thing? That would be life and/or love.”?
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Although the tennis legend hasn’t been very open about her personal life, the expression of such a sprightly desire calls for a recollection of her love life and dating history from the past.
Who are the men that Williams has dated in the past? Let’s take a deep dive into the 5-time Wimbledon champion’s dating life.
A history of Williams’ dating life
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Venus Williams, who once jokingly tagged herself as ‘undateable’, has remained single for the past 4 years as can be known. Williams started dating financier Nicholas Hammond in 2017 – he was even spotted at the player’s box during Venus’ US Open matches that year.
However, the couple decided to part ways in 2019, and this remains the last known relationship of the tennis icon. Prior to this, Venus was known to have been involved in 2 other serious relationships – one with Cuban model Elio Pis which lasted for 5 years (2012 to 2017), and another with professional golf player Hank Kuehne lasting for 3 years (2007-2010).
Williams maintained a low profile when it came to her relationships on all 3 occasions. The life of the eternally popular tennis superstar has always intrigued millions of her fans, and with her recent take on love, the fans’ interests will be more piqued than ever!
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