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Venus Williams
Right-handed (two-handed backhand) · Turned pro Pro(October31,1994) · 185cm
Venus Williams is a professional tennis player from United States, 46 years old, ranked No. 588 on the WTA singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 1 (July 1, 2002). Williams has won 52 career singles titles from 85 finals (48 at tour level, 4 at Billie Jean King Cup). Most recent title: Taiwan Open - Kaohsiung (2016), beating Doi 6-4, 6-2 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 0-12 (0-2 at Grand Slam level, 0-10 at Tour level). Last match: lost to Kenin 6-2, 7-6(6) in the R1 at U.S. Open - New York, August 30, 2026. Best surface by career win rate: grass (98–27).
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