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Facts

Also Known As Venus Ebony Starr Williams
Born June 17, 1980 (age 46) • California
Awards And Honors Wimbledon Championships (2008) • Wimbledon Championships (2007) • Wimbledon Championships (2005) • U.S. Open (2001) • Wimbledon Championships (2001) • Olympic Games (2000) • Wimbledon Championships (2000) • U.S. Open (2000)
Notable Family Members sister Serena Williams

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Serena Williams and Venus Williams stand on a tennis court, both wearing pink outfits and smiling as they hold their trophy after winning the 2009 U.S. Open Women's Doubles.
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Billie Jean King smiles on the red carpet in a black jacket and white top at the Tribeca Film Festival, with event signage visible behind her.
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Martina Navratilova in action during a tennis match, wearing glasses, a white headband, and a white tennis outfit with yellow and green accents.
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John McEnroe
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Rod Laver
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Jimmy Connors in a blue jacket holds the Wimbledon Men's Singles trophy above his head on the tennis court after his 1982 championship win.
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Bill Tilden
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Rafael Nadal smiles and holds up the US Open championship trophy while wearing a purple jacket, with American flags visible in the background.
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Andy Murray of Great Britain prepares to hit a backhand shot during a tennis match, eyes focused on the incoming ball, with a blue court background.
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Andre Agassi, wearing a black Adidas shirt, prepares to serve during a tennis match, holding a racket and tennis ball on a blue court.
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Arthur Ashe holds the Wimbledon trophy cup above his head while wearing a dark jacket with USA lettering, standing on the court with a crowd in the background.
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Martina Hingis stands on a tennis court in a white tennis outfit and visor, smiling and looking upward after her win at the 2001 Acura Classic.
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