Venus Williams

Venus Williams (1980 -     )

American inactive professional tennis star;

holder of 73 major titles — 49 in singles,

22 in women's doubles, and 2 in mixed doubles;

winner of Olympic singles gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics;

with her sister Serena, winner of 3 Olympic gold medals

in women's doubles (2000, 2008, and 2012);

winner of 2 Olympic silver medals in mixed doubles (2015 and 2016;

leader of the successful fight for equal prize money at Wimbledon;

regarded as one of the best female tennis players of all time;

involved in many business interests, including fashion.