Venus Williams

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Venus Williams born?June 17, 1980
2. Where was Venus Williams born?Modesto, California, USA
3. What is the career singles titles?49 WTA Tour-level titles
4. What is the major singles titles?7 (5 Wimbledon, 2 US Open)
5. What is Venus Williams known for?Venus Williams is a tennis superstar who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, became the world number one, and earned a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
6. How did Venus Williams start playing tennis?She grew up in Compton, California, and was trained by her parents, Oracene Price and Richard Williams, together with her sister Serena.

Grand Slam Tournaments: The four most prestigious annual tennis events: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
WTA Tour: The premier professional tennis circuit for women's singles and doubles players worldwide.
Open Era: The period in tennis history, beginning in 1968, when professional players were permitted to compete in Grand Slam tournaments.
Prize Money: The monetary awards given to athletes based on their performance in competitions.