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      • Like her sister Serena, Venus was introduced to tennis on the public courts in Los Angeles by her father, who early on recognized her talent and oversaw her development. She turned professional in 1994 and soon attracted attention for her powerful serves and ground strokes.
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  2. www.britannica.com › biography › Venus-WilliamsVenus Williams | Biography, Titles, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 2, 2024 · Venus Williams, American tennis player who, along with her sister Serena, redefined the sport with her strength and superb athleticism. Venus captured the singles title at Wimbledon five times (2000–01, 2005, and 2007–08), and she twice won the U.S. Open (2000–01). Learn more about her life and career.

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    After winning silver in mixed doubles with Rajeev Ram at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Williams became the first tennis player to win a medal at four Olympic Games, as well as the first player in the Open Era to win an Olympic medal in all three events (singles, doubles, mixed).

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    Apr 2, 2014 · Venus Williams rose from a tough childhood in Compton, Los Angeles, to become a champion women's tennis player and four-time Olympic gold medalist.

  6. www.tennismajors.com › our-features › lists-ourAll you need to know about Venus Williams - Tennis Majors

    Oct 16, 2024 · In 2017, Williams marched into the Wimbledon final to become the oldest Wimbledon finalist since Martina Navratilova in 1994. The American, a five-time champion at the All England Club, lost to Garbine Muguruza in the final in straight sets.

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    An iconic player in the field of women tennis, Venus Williams is a name to reckon with. Her excellence at the game is prominent from the fact that she not only bagged herself numerous victories and titles, but went on to become the first African American to rank herself at the World No 1 position.

  8. olympics.com › en › athletesVenus Williams | Biography, Competitions, Wins and Medals

    Venus became the first woman to win singles and doubles at the same Games since Helen Wills Moody in 1924. An injury to Serena forced the sisters to withdraw from the women’s doubles at Athens 2004, but they were unbeatable at the next two Games.

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  10. www.tennismajors.com › wta-tour-news › october-31Tennis: The day Venus Williams made her pro debut at 14

    Oct 31, 1994 · On October 31, 1994, Venus Williams, who has won 7 Grand Slams in singles and 23 in total, made her long-awaited debut on the pro tour more than three years after her last junior event.