Serena Williams and Venus Williams are among the biggest names in Tennis. We are picking out Venus Williams here, and why? To discuss her net worth, career, and income.
Venus Williams is the first Afro-American woman to win the World no.1 title in the singles ranking during the Open Era. She became co-No. 1 in doubles alongside her sister, Serena Williams after winning their 4th consecutive grand slam doubles title at Roland Garros.
What is Venus Williams’ Net Worth?
Venus Williams has a net worth of $75 million, according to The Richest. Thanks to her US Open & Wimbledon career. And on top of her tennis career, Venus also endorses huge brands like Tide, Nike, Addidas etc. And as of 12th June 2017, Williams won $36,520,636 prize money for playing singles in Women Tennis Association.
In the year 2012, Venus Williams was paid $250,000 from Wilson’s Leather shopping, $1,000,000 from Avon Cosmetics, $1,100,000 from Wrigley Chewing Gum, $12,900,000 from Misc. Earnings, and $1,000,000 from McDonald’s.
Williams' tennis career has won her more than $34 million in tournament winnings during her tenure. However, Venus has keen entrepreneurial interests that have extended her personal fortune today in 2017.
Venus Williams’ Assets - Car, and House
Venus shares a 10,700 square foot Palm Beach Florida, mansion in Ballen Isles, with sister Serena which they bought together in 1998 for just a little over half a million.The mansion consists of 50-foot swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, and Home Office. The villa is valued at $4.5 million now. Here are the five facts about Venus Williams you may be interested to know.
As to which car does Venus Williams drives, she currently owns a Mercedes Benz-GL Cla s s that costs an average of $85.000.
In 2007 Venus established her own fashion brand ‘EleVen’, specializing in stylish clothes and footwear good for women with an active lifestyle. Venus Williams' business ventures didn’t end with a fashion line. In 2009 Venus became a part-owner of the Miami Dolphins along with sister Serena Williams.
In 2010, Venus Williams released her first book called Come to Win; on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession. The book went on to become NYT best-seller.
Excited to be in Sydney at the AIA Vitality 4490 Summit #AIA4490 sharing what wellness means to me & championing @AIAVitalityAU #onechange pic.twitter.com/smQxRljeQm
— Venus Williams (@Venuseswilliams) June 21, 2017
Venus signed a promotional deal with Reebok when she was just 14. And the endorsement deals got even bigger as she excelled in her career. Venus signed a deal with Nike in 2003 worth a minimum $40 million. The gold medalist athlete has also endorsed Gatorade and nail polish during her career.
Quick Five facts about Venus Williams
- Venus is one of only six women in the Open Era to achieve 200 or more main draw Grand Slam singles matches.
- She played her first official game at the age of fourteen.
- Venus Williams’ first single title win came in 1997 IGA Tennis Cla s sic when she played in Oklahoma City and defeated Joannette Kruger.
- She has won four Olympic gold medals, one in singles and three in women’s doubles including a silver medal in mixed doubles.
- Venus Williams is one of only three active WTA players and made the finals of all four Grand Slams, along with Serena and Russian Maria Sharapova.
