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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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6 months ago

heyy guh wat up i really see da u made alot of accomplishment in your life keep up da good work

9 months ago

hey venus i alwayz wanted to play tennis but i neva culd i wish you culd cum to my skool and show me and everyone else how to be like you sumday!!!!!

10 months ago

Can you come out to my school? yours truly, sirena sweet

about 1 year ago

venus u r mi biggest fan i luv u lot oe day i hope i can met u and touch your hand and i wont 2 b jst lyk u one day