Venus Williams
Awards And Accomplishments
1997 | Ranking climbs from 211 to 64 by year's end |
1998 | Wins first singles title at IGA Tennis Classic |
1998 | Defeats Patty Schnyder to win Grand Slam Cup |
1999 | Teams with sister Serena to win doubles title at French Open |
1999 | Ranked among top 10 in women's tennis, along with sister Serena |
2000 | Wins gold in singles and doubles at Sydney Olympics |
2000 | Wins first Grand Slam at Wimbledon by defeating Lindsay Davenport |
2001 | Successfully defends Wimbledon title by defeating Justine Henin in final |
2002 | Beats Henin in three finals: Gold Coast, Antwerp, Amelia Island |
2002 | Wins final at Open Gaz de France by beating Jelena Dokic |
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