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What Is Venus Williams’ Net Worth?
Venus Williams, a celebrated American professional tennis player, has amassed a considerable fortune over her career. As of 2025, Venus Williams’ net worth is estimated to be $95 million. This substantial wealth is primarily attributed to her successful tennis career, endorsement deals, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Venus Ebony Starr Williams was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California. At the age of 10, the Williams family relocated to West Palm Beach, Florida, to facilitate Venus and her sister Serena’s training at Rick Macci’s tennis academy. By age 11, Venus had an impressive 63–0 record on the United States Tennis Association junior tour and held the No. 1 ranking among under-12 players in Southern California. Venus Williams turned professional in 1994 at the age of 14.
Tennis Career: Earnings and Achievements
Venus Williams has been ranked World No. 1 in singles on three separate occasions and was the first Black woman in the Open Era to achieve this ranking on February 25, 2002. She has reached the finals of 16 Grand Slam tournaments and secured 14 Grand Slam Women’s doubles titles, partnering with her sister Serena. The Williams sisters boast an undefeated record in Grand Slam doubles finals. Venus’ career highlights include five Wimbledon singles titles. Her dominant streak from the 2000 Wimbledon Championships to the 2000 Generali Ladies Linz tournament final saw her win four of six Grand Slam tournaments and achieve a 35-match winning streak, the longest since January 1, 2000.
By March 2022, Venus Williams’ career earnings from tennis stood at over $42 million. In 2021, Venus participated in her 90th Grand Slam at Wimbledon, setting an all-time record across both genders for Grand Slam appearances. In January 2023, she marked her 30th year on the WTA Tour at the Auckland Open, securing a victory over Katie Volynets. Venus has also won four Olympic gold medals, one in singles and three in women’s doubles, in addition to a silver medal in mixed doubles. With 49 singles titles, she trails only her sister Serena Williams among active players. Venus is one of only two active female tennis players to have reached the finals of all four Grand Slams, the other being Serena. Through 2017, Venus had earned $38 million on the court.
Endorsements and Business Ventures
Beyond her tennis earnings, Venus Williams has significantly boosted her net worth through various endorsements and business ventures. At the peak of her career, she earned between $5 and $10 million annually from endorsements. In 2007, Venus launched her own fashion line called EleVen, further diversifying her income streams. In late June 2010, she released her first book, “Come to Win on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession.” To promote the book, she appeared on talk shows such as “The Early Show” and “Good Morning America.”
In August 2009, Venus and Serena Williams became part-owners of the Miami Dolphins, expanding their investment portfolio. In 2020, Venus launched her #CoachVenus workouts on Instagram Live as fundraisers for the Equal Justice Initiative, matching all donations to the nonprofit organization focused on ending mass incarceration and racial injustice.
Real Estate Holdings
Venus Williams has also invested in real estate, contributing to her overall net worth. In early 2019, she acquired a secluded waterfront ‘retirement home’ on Jupiter Island, Florida, for nearly $10 million. This property includes its own private beach and a separate cottage for her sister Serena. The main house features three bedrooms, while the property also has two guesthouses, lush tropical gardens, ocean views, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a bar. Prior to this, Venus and Serena jointly owned a Palm Beach Gardens mansion in Florida, purchased in 1998 for over $600,000. They listed the property for sale 20 years later at $2.5 million.
Personal Life and Other Ventures
From 2007 to 2010, Venus dated professional golfer Hank Kuehne. She later dated Cuban model Elio Pis from 2012 to 2015, and publishing heir Nick Hammond from 2017 to 2019. In 2003, Venus and Serena Williams’ older half-sister, Yetunde Price, was tragically killed near the tennis courts where they once practiced in Compton. In 2015, Venus received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Indiana University East, with aspirations to pursue an MBA in the future. She has also been a vocal advocate for equal pay in tennis, considering this her greatest victory both on and off the court.
