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" Venus Ebone Starr Williams" (born June 17, 1980 in Lynwood, California) is an American professional tennis player. She has been ranked the world's No. 1 female tennis player. As of July 2007, she is the reigning Wimbledon ladies' singles champion.Williams has won the Olympic gold medal in women's tennis and 14 Grand Slam titles, including six singles (four at Wimbledon), six women's doubles, and two mixed doubles titles. She is the older sister of fellow former World No. 1 tennis player Serena Williams. The Williams sisters are noted for their power games: Venus holds the record for the fastest ....more

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Iconoclasts spotlight on Venus Williams and Wyclef Jean, Nov.13

Nov 12, 2008, 22:54 GMT

Iconoclasts spotlight on Venus Williams and Wyclef Jean, Nov.13
Sundance graciously sent us great video clips of tomorrow night's great show, Iconoclasts, a series that pairs divergent yet equally prominent talents together who have great respect and admiration for each other, and also learn new things along the way. ... more

Jankovic beats Petrova for second trophy in a fortnight

Oct 5, 2008, 15:12 GMT

Jankovic beats Petrova for second trophy in a fortnight
Stuttgart - New world number one Jelena Jankovic defeated Nadia Petrova 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday to make it two titles in a fortnight. ... more

Venus stops Serena for fifth Wimbledon title (Roundup)

Jul 5, 2008, 15:30 GMT

Venus stops Serena for fifth Wimbledon title (Roundup)
London - Holder Venus Williams won her fifth Wimbledon title on Saturday with a 7-5, 6-4 defeat of sister Serena in the third sibling title showdown at the All England club. ... more

Style wars break out in the Wimbledon tuxedo-and-trench set

Jun 24, 2008, 22:28 GMT

Style wars break out in the Wimbledon tuxedo-and-trench set
London - Maria Sharapova raised the fashion stakes in the style wars at Wimbledon, claiming a second-round spot in her all- white tuxedo-style top and boy-shorts 6-1, 6-4 over Stephanie Foretz on Tuesday. ... more

Sharapova sends Venus out in revenge win

Mar 26, 2007, 5:06 GMT

   Miami - Top seed Maria Sharapova took revenge for a Wimbledon semi-final defeat as she beat Venus Williams 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday to advance at the Miami Masters. ... more

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