Venus Williams Net Worth

What is Venus Williams' net worth?

Venus Williams is an American professional tennis player who has a net worth of $65 million. Venus Williams is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of women's sports. She turned professional in 1994 at the age of 14 and quickly rose to prominence with her powerful serve, athleticism, and competitive drive. Over the course of her career, Venus has won seven Grand Slam singles titles—five at Wimbledon and two at the U.S. Open—and spent 11 weeks ranked as the world No. 1 in singles. She has also achieved enormous success in doubles, winning 14 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, all alongside her younger sister, Serena Williams.

A three-time Olympic gold medalist in doubles and one-time gold medalist in singles, Venus helped redefine the sport with her aggressive baseline play and relentless mental toughness. She was also a trailblazer off the court, playing a pivotal role in the fight for equal prize money for women at Wimbledon and other major tournaments. In 2007, largely due to her advocacy, Wimbledon awarded equal pay to male and female champions for the first time.

In addition to her tennis accomplishments, Venus is a successful entrepreneur. She founded the interior design firm V Starr and launched her own activewear brand, EleVen. She also holds degrees in business and fashion. Venus Williams' legacy is not only defined by her achievements on the court but also by her impact on gender equality, sports culture, and business leadership.

Career Earnings

Through 2017, Venus had earned $38 million on the court. That was enough to make her the second-highest-earning female tennis player of all time, topping Maria Sharapova ($36.5 million), putting her behind sister Serena Williams ($85 million). By the time she retired, Venus' career earnings stood at $42,648,578. That's enough to maintain her position as one of the highest-earning female tennis players ever. Off the court, at the peak of her career, Venus made between $5 and $10 million per year from endorsements.

Early Life

Venus Ebony Starr Williams was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California, to Richard Williams and Oracene Price. When Venus was 10, the Williams family moved from Compton, California, to West Palm Beach, Florida, so that she and her sister Serena could attend Rick Macci's tennis academy. Richard Williams pulled Venus and Serena out of national junior tennis tournaments when Venus was 11. At that time, Williams held a 63–0 record on the United States Tennis Association junior tour and was ranked No. 1 among the under-12 players in Southern California. In 1995, Richard pulled his daughters out of Macci's academy and, from then on, took over all coaching of his daughters.

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Career

Venus Williams turned professional in 1994 at just 14 years old and quickly established herself as one of the most powerful players in women's tennis. She made her Grand Slam debut at the 1998 Australian Open, where she faced her younger sister Serena in the second round. Venus won that historic match before falling to World No. 3 Lindsay Davenport in the third round. That match was the first of 24 professional encounters between the Williams sisters, who went on to create one of the greatest rivalries in sports history.

Williams has been ranked World No. 1 three times, holding the top spot for a combined total of 11 weeks. On February 25, 2002, she became the first Black woman in the Open Era to achieve the No. 1 singles ranking. Over the course of her career, Venus has reached the finals of 16 Grand Slam singles tournaments, winning seven of them, including five Wimbledon titles. In doubles, she and Serena formed one of the most dominant partnerships of all time, capturing 14 Grand Slam titles together without ever losing in a final.

Between the 2000 Wimbledon Championships and the 2001 U.S. Open, Venus enjoyed one of the most dominant stretches in modern tennis. She won four of six Grand Slam tournaments during that run, compiled a 35-match winning streak, and solidified herself as one of the sport's elite players. Her Wimbledon victories in 2000 and 2001 also marked her emergence as the face of the tournament for much of the next decade.

Williams has competed in more than 90 Grand Slam tournaments, including her record-setting 90th appearance at Wimbledon in 2021, the most of any player in tennis history. In January 2023, she began her 30th year on the WTA Tour with a first-round win at the Auckland Open, underscoring her extraordinary longevity. To date, she has captured 49 WTA singles titles, ranking only behind her sister among active players. She is also one of just two women in the modern era—the other being Serena—to have reached the singles finals at all four Grand Slams.

At the Olympics, Venus has been equally historic. She has won four gold medals—one in singles and three in doubles—along with a silver in mixed doubles. Those five medals make her one of the most decorated tennis Olympians in history.

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Other Ventures

Outside of tennis, Venus Williams has built an impressive portfolio of business and creative projects. In 2007, she launched her fashion line, EleVen, which reflects her personal style and commitment to empowering athletes through fashion and performance wear. She has also worked as a designer, partnering with major brands and expanding her presence in the lifestyle industry.

In June 2010, Williams released her first book, "Come to Win: On How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession," which explores how lessons from athletics translate into success in business and life. To promote the book, she appeared on programs such as "Good Morning America" and "The Early Show."

Williams has also invested in a variety of business ventures over the years, ranging from interior design to wellness and plant-based nutrition companies, further cementing her reputation as an entrepreneur as well as an athlete.

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Personal Life

From 2007 to 2010, Williams dated professional golf player Hank Kuehne. In 2012, she started dating Cuban model Elio Pis. They met when he was hired to model underwear for EleVen. They dated until 2015. From 2017 to 2019, Venus dated publishing heir Nick Hammond. In July 2025, Venus revealed she was engaged to actor Andrea Preti.

In 2003, Venus and Serena Williams' older half-sister, Yetunde Price, was shot dead near the tennis courts where the sisters once practiced in Compton. Price was the Williams sisters' personal assistant. She was 31 years old.

In August 2009, Venus and Serena became part-owners of the Miami Dolphins. In 2015, Williams received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana University East.  Her ultimate goal is to get an MBA in the near future. Venus Williams has been instrumental in the fight for equal pay in tennis. In fact, she calls getting women in tennis equal pay her greatest victory on or off the court.

Williams was driving in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on June 9, 2017, when a car hit her SUV before she had gotten through the intersection. The accident killed a 78-year-old man and injured one other person in the other car. Police initially said that Venus was at fault for the accident; however, a month later, after reviewing surveillance video, authorities determined that Venus did not cause the accident.

In 2020, Venus launched her #CoachVenus workouts on Instagram Live as fundraisers for the Equal Justice Initiative. She is matching all donations to the nonprofit. The Equal Justice Initiative's goal is to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment, challenge racial and economic injustice, and protect basic human rights.

Real Estate

In early 2019, Venus Williams spent nearly $10 million on a secluded waterfront 'retirement home' with its own beach and private cottage for her sister Serena in exclusive Jupiter Island, Florida. The main house has three bedrooms. The property has two guesthouses, lush tropical gardens, breathtaking ocean views, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a bar – but no tennis court.

Venus and Serena used to live together during their tennis days in a Palm Beach Gardens mansion in Florida that they bought in 1998 for more than $600,000. They listed it for sale 20 years later at $2.5 million.

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