Venus Williams Biography
-Born June 17th, 1980
-Began playing tennis at age five
-1991- began to play for Rick Macci, one of the best tennis coaches in U.S.
-1994-Entered professional circuit at age fourteen
-1995-signed twelve million dollar endorsement with Reebok
-1997- WTA Newcomer of the Year
-1998-Clocked 125 mph serve
-1998-Won Grand Slam Cup in Germany
-2000-Won Wimbledon and U.S. Open Singles Title
-2001-Won Wimbledon and U.S. Open Singles Title
Venus Williams's Contributions to the U.S:
-One of the only Black women on the U.S. pro-circuit(Price.)
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Detailed Biography on Venus Williams's Life
-First black woman to win Wimbledon since Althea Gibson in 1957 and 1958 (Price).
-Fastest serve clocked by a woman at 127.4 mph (http://www.venustennis.com/profile.html)
-2000 Sanex WTA Player of the Year (http://www.venusrocks.tripod.ca/main.html#411)
-Named Sports Illustrated for Women's Sportswoman of the Year in 2000 (http://www.venusrocks.tripod.ca/main.html#411)
-At the 2002 Olympic Games, Williams became the second woman to win both the singles and the doubles titles at the same olympic games (The first was Helen Wills in 1924.)(Price)
Quotes
"I always had unbelievable things in my game, and I'm sure my competitors were hoping I never got it together. I just took on a new attitude: I'm going to go for it. I'm going to get the job done. I'm not going to hold back." Venus Williams on transforming her game after watching her sister Serena win the 1999 U.S. Open (Williams in Price).
"I can't hold back in life. That's just the way I am. I don't like to miss a celebration or a great laugh" (Williams in Price).
Venus's Life and Accomplishments
