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Venus Williams Net Worth

As of June 2020, Venus Williams net worth is estimated to be $95 million. She is an American professional tennis player who has a career record of 7-time Grand Slam singles champion, 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion, and an Olympic gold medalist. She has earned her fortune from her successful tennis career as well as numerous endorsement deals.

Venus Williams Age

Venus Williams was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California. She is currently 39 years old.

Venus Williams Height

Venus Williams is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall.

Early Life

Williams was born in Lynwood, California, to Richard Williams and Oracene Price. She has five sisters: Isha, Lyn, Yetunde, Serena, and Lyndrea. Williams’s father took the girls to tennis lessons when they were young. Williams has said that she wanted to be a tennis player from the age of seven.

Williams’s father coached her and her sisters, and he often had to work several jobs to support the family. Richard Williams had high hopes for his daughters’ tennis careers, saying that he wanted them to be the first sisters to both win Wimbledon.

Williams began playing tennis when she was nine years old. She was ranked number 1,000 in the world when she was just 10 years old. She turned professional in October 1994, at the age of 14.

Career

Williams has been one of the most successful tennis players in the world. She has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and an Olympic gold medal. She is also a former world No. 1 ranked player in both singles and doubles.

Williams has been ranked in the top 10 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings for more than 20 years. She first reached the No. 1 ranking in February 2002 and held that position for 11 weeks. She last held the No. 1 ranking in January 2011.

Williams has won more than $92 million in prize money, which is the second most of any female tennis player in history, behind her sister Serena.

Williams has won several prestigious tournaments throughout her career, including the Wimbledon singles title in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, and 2016. She has also won the US Open singles title in 2000 and 2001.

In 2000, Williams became the first African American woman to be ranked No. 1 in the world in singles. She is also one of only three women to have won all four Grand Slam singles titles (Wimbledon, the US Open, the French Open, and the Australian Open) in the same calendar year, which she accomplished in 2001.

In 2002, Williams was named one of the “100 Greatest Women of the 20th Century” by Time magazine.

In 2007, Williams was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

In 2016, Williams won the Wimbledon singles title for the sixth time, defeating her sister Serena in the final. This was her first Grand Slam singles title since 2008.

In 2017, Williams announced that she would be taking a break from tennis to focus on her design business, EleVen by Venus Williams.

In 2018, Williams made her return to competitive tennis at the Indian Wells Masters tournament. She defeated Serena in the third round, before losing to eventual champion Naomi Osaka in the semifinals.

In 2019, Williams again took a break from tennis to focus on her design business. She also became a minority owner of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

In 2020, Williams returned to competitive tennis at the Adelaide International tournament. She defeated Garbiñe Muguruza in the first round, before losing to Sofia Kenin in the second round.

Personal Life

Williams has been romantically linked to several high-profile athletes, including golfer Tiger Woods and NFL player Hank Kuehne.

In 2007, Williams was involved in a car accident in Florida that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man. Williams was later cleared of any wrongdoing in the accident.

In 2011, Williams was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. Williams has said that the disease has made it difficult for her to play tennis.

In 2017, Williams got engaged to her fiancé, Alexis Ohanian. The couple has a daughter named Olympia, who was born in 2017.

In 2019, Williams was named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”.

In 2020, Williams was nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.

Endorsements

Williams has endorsement deals with several major companies, including Reebok, Ralph Lauren, and Gatorade. She has also appeared in commercials for Tide, McDonald’s, and IBM.

In 2007, Williams launched her own clothing line, EleVen by Venus Williams. The line is available at Macy’s and other retailers.

In 2018, Williams launched her own interior design firm, V Starr Interiors. The firm has designed homes for several celebrities, including Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union.

In 2019, Williams launched her own wellness company, V Starr Wellness. The company offers products and services focused on helping people live healthier lives.

In 2020, Williams launched a new jewelry line, Venus by Maria Tash. The line is available at Neiman Marcus and other retailers.

Foundations

In 2002, Williams founded the Serena Williams Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children in underserved communities.

In 2009, Williams launched the Venus Williams Center for Sports and Technology, a non-profit organization that provides resources and opportunities for young people to learn about and participate in sports and technology.

In 2015, Williams launched the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy, which is a school for HIV-positive children in Kenya.

In 2020, Williams launched the All In Challenge, a fundraising campaign to help feed children and families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Achievements