Venus Williams is a well-known tennis player who has won major championships such as the Australian Open and the French Open (1998).
She is also well-known as Serena Williams’ elder sister. Continue reading to learn more about Venus.
Now Married Status
Venus has never been married, and hence a husband is ruled out. She has, however, been in multiple significant partnerships. Most recently, she was in a relationship with Nicholas Hammond. The pair began dating in 2017 and ended their relationship two years later.
Venus and her lover had a two-year romance prior to their breakup. Nicholas was Serena Williams‘ date at her high-profile wedding to Alexis Ohanian in November 2017.
Additionally, the pair was spotted together watching the Australian Open 2018. Their connection reached a new level when engagement rumors began to circulate during the same tournament.
Venus was wearing a Nicholas ring at the time. However, the claims subsided when it was found that the band was a promise ring.
Fast forward to June 2019, when allegations of the pair’s breakup began to circulate. There were stories regarding the pair’s quarrel about marriage; Venus desired marriage, while Nicholas refused.
Who Is Nicholas, Venus’s Ex-Boyfriend?
Nicholas Hammond is extremely guarded with regard to his personal information. He is reported to be a high-end private financier.
Interestingly, he also has a strong familial bond. Nicholas’ mother is linked to Walter Annenberg (Triangle Publications), making him the company’s heir apparent.
Another Ex-Fiancé
Prior to her romance with Nicholas, Venus was in a long-term relationship with Cuban model Elio Pis.
Elio and Venus met while both were modeling for Venus’ apparel line, EleVen by Venus Williams. The romance, which began in 2012, lasted five years before they decided to call it quits.
Disrupted Engagement
Venus came dangerously close to marrying once in 2007. At the time, she was dating American golfer Hank Kuehne. The former couple began dating in 2007 and were engaged on 25 December of that year.
They did, however, remain together until 2012, when they decided to separate.
Venus Williams Facts, Including Her Age
- Venus was born in Gemini on 17 June 1980.
- She is a native of Lynwood, California.
- In 2002, Venus Williams became the first African-American athlete to achieve the top ranking in tennis.
- Nicholas Hammond, her ex-boyfriend, is twelve years her senior.
- Venus’ estimated net worth is $95 million.
- Together with her sister Serena, the athlete has won three gold medals at the Olympics: in Sydney, Beijing, and London.
- Venus’s maiden grand slam title came in 2000 at Wimbledon.
- The tennis pro has advanced to the finals of each of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
- Richard Williams and Oracene Price are the athlete’s parents.
- Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. is the name of her niece (Serena’s daughter).
- Venus is the owner of V Starr Interiors, an interior design firm.
- In 2011, she was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease.
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