She may be known as the quieter Williams sister, but Venus Williams seems to be doing just fine in the limelight in 2025.
A groundbreaking advocate for equity in tennis and the winner of four Olympic gold medals and seven Grand Slam singles titles, including five Wimbledons and two US Opens, in 2024 Williams took a 16-month hiatus from tennis to recover from surgery to remove uterine fibroids. But that didn’t mean she was retiring. The 45-year-old legend stepped back onto the court at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 23, 2025 where she defeated 23-year-old Peyton Stearns in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
Then on September 2, 2025, Williams and her partner, 23-year-old Leylah Fernandez, advanced to the doubles quarterfinals at the US Open after winning their first three matches, only to lose to the top-seeded team of Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková 6-1, 6-2.
Williams’ performance made her the oldest player to compete at the US Open in decades, second only to Martina Navratilova, who won the mixed doubles titles in 2006 at the age of 49.
Williams’ return marked a stunning comeback in a sport where age definitively matters, and her strength, perseverance, and determination continues to showcase her status as one of tennis’ all-time GOATs—for proof, just ask her little sister.
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Why is Venus Williams in the news?
Moving back onto tennis’ active roster isn’t the only status change for Williams in 2025: She is also expected to wed her boyfriend of a little more than one year, Danish model/actor Andrea Preti.
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According to People, the pair was first spotted together boating along Italy’s Amalfi Coast in July 2024. They were next seen together in the Bahamas in January 2025. Williams posted a pic of her boyfriend on her Instagram Stories with the caption “the best company.”
The following month, Williams was seen wearing a diamond sparkler on that finger during Milan Fashion Week, and she confirmed her engagement during a press conference following the Mubadala Citi DC Open when she acknowledged Preti as her fiancé and thanked him for his encouragement.
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Since her performance at the US Open, Williams has been spending time with friends in Europe, and during an appearance on The Today Show, Serena confirmed that her big sister had her bachelorette party in August. Rumors are mounting that the couple’s nuptials will take place along the Amalfi Coast on a weekend in September 2025.
Just another ace for Williams.
Venus Williams’ net worth in 2025
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Venus Williams has an estimated net worth of $65 million in 2025. Approximately $42.6 million of that comes from earnings from tennis, while the rest comes from endorsements and business investments, according to the celebrity estimator.
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Who is richer, Serena or Venus Williams?
Many consider Williams as one of the most influential figures in women’s sports history, and her career earnings make her the second-highest-earning female tennis player of all time, besting Maria Sharapova, who is estimated to have made $36.5 million on the court, but placing behind her sister, Serena, who has made $95 million from tennis matches alone.
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Although she is the younger sister, Serena Williams’ wealth eclipses her big sis by a big margin—her net worth stands at an astounding $340 million in 2025, which also makes her the world’s richest female athlete.
Serena far surpasses her sister with 23 Grand Slam singles titles compared with just seven for Venus.
However, the bulk of Serena’s wealth comes from her endorsement deals—her contract with Nike is valued at $55 million alone—and she has signed on to be the face of other big brands, including Beats by Dre, Gatorade, and Puma, to name a few.
Venus appears to just be getting started in terms of off-court cash flow, although she founded her interior design firm, V Starr, back in 2002 as a way to explore her interests beyond tennis (more on that below).
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Venus Williams’ early life and tennis career
Venus Williams was born on June 17, 1980, in Lynwood, California, to Richard Williams and Oracene Price. Along with Serena, Williams grew up with three older half-sisters: Yetunde, Lyndrea, and Isha, as well as six half-siblings from their father’s first marriage. In 2003, Yetunde was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting while sitting in her boyfriend’s SUV.
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When Williams was four, her family moved to Compton, California, because Richard believed the tough neighborhood would help to strengthen his children. He coached Venus and Serena on the tennis courts and homeschooled them so they could maximize their practice time. By the time Williams was ten, the Williams sisters were good enough to attend Rick Macci’s famed tennis academy in West Palm Beach, and so the family relocated to Florida.
Williams turned pro at a very young age—14 years old—on October 31, 1994, where she defeated singles champion Shaun Stafford in the very first round of her first professional tournament. By 2000, she had won her first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, defeating Lindsay Davenport in the final, 6-3, 7-6. In total, Williams has captured seven Grand Slam singles titles and 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, all with her little sister.
One of Williams’ biggest victories came at Wimbledon 2005, where she again was matched against Davenport in the women’s singles final. After a season plagued by injury, her comeback showed the strength and grit Williams would become known for. It was also one of the longest matches in Wimbledon history, at 2 hours and 45 minutes, and Williams rallied from being down a match point in the third set to eventually capture her third Wimbledon title.
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But Williams’ impact on the game goes far beyond the court. In addition to an incredible, three-decade-long professional career that weathered injuries and other health issues, after a multi-year fight for pay equity, Williams also played a central role in achieving equal prize money for female players at Wimbledon in 2007. In addition, Williams, along with her sister, Serena, was instrumental in helping to break down racial barriers in the sport, inspiring millions of young athletes in the process.
Venus Williams’ endorsement deals
Williams signed a deal with Reebok in 2000, reportedly worth $40 million—the biggest ever for a female athlete at the time. Other brands quickly followed, including Wilson, Gatorade, Nike, and Ralph Lauren, to name a few.
Venus Williams’ business ventures
Williams used her massive appeal to crossover into the design and fashion sphere, first by launching her own interior design firm, V Starr, in 2002, that has worked with major homebuilders and hotels including Brookfield, Hilton, and Toll Brothers.
Williams studied fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and she obtained her Associate’s Degree from the school in 2007. That same year, she launched her own activewear line, EleVen, but in February 2024, Williams paused its operations in order to reposition it for the future.
Venus Williams’ health issues
Surprisingly, Williams admitted that she returned to tennis for the health insurance benefits. In a humorous aside, she told interviewer Rennae Stubbs, “You guys know what it’s like. Let me tell you, I’m always at the doctor so I need this insurance.”
Williams revealed in 2011 that she suffers from Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dryness, fatigue, and joint pain. In a July 2025 interview with NBC News, Williams said she thought it was Sjögren’s that was behind her 2024 health setback—when in fact it was fibroids.
Venus Williams’ personal life
Before Preti, Williams had dated Nicky Hammond, heir to the $4 billion Annenberg fortune, from 2017–2019.
She was in a relationship with Elio Pis, a Cuban model from 2012–2015.
Williams has also been linked with pro golfer Hank Kuehne.
Venus Williams’ real estate portfolio
Williams bought a waterfront mansion on Jupiter Island, Florida, for $10 million in 2019. It boasts three bedrooms, a pool, ocean views, and even a guest house for her sister Serena and her family; Venus continues to live there today.
Prior to her current residence, the Williams sisters purchased a home together in Palm Beach Gardens in 1998 for $525,000. They sold it for $2.7 million in 2019.
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