Venus Williams Photos

See photos of Venus Williams who is nomianted for the BET Awards Female Athlete of the Year.

Golden Honor - Venus Williams has won more Olympic gold medals than any other tennis player in history with three (one singles, two doubles).

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Golden Honor - Venus Williams has won more Olympic gold medals than any other tennis player in history with three (one singles, two doubles).

Just Win, Baby - In her career, Williams has won 56 titles including 17 Grand Slam championships.

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Just Win, Baby - In her career, Williams has won 56 titles including 17 Grand Slam championships.

London - Of her 17 Grand Slam titles, Williams has won Wimbledon five times in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007 and 2008.

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London - Of her 17 Grand Slam titles, Williams has won Wimbledon five times in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007 and 2008.

Tied Up - In matches against her younger sister Serena Williams, their head-to-head series is tied at 10-10.

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Tied Up - In matches against her younger sister Serena Williams, their head-to-head series is tied at 10-10.

Multi-Talented - Off the court, Williams is the chief executive officer of an interior design firm called “V Starr Interiors,” in Jupiter, Florida.

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Multi-Talented - Off the court, Williams is the chief executive officer of an interior design firm called “V Starr Interiors,” in Jupiter, Florida.

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Rising Star - Williams is currently ranked No. 3 according to the Women’s Tennis Association.

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Rising Star - Williams is currently ranked No. 3 according to the Women’s Tennis Association.

Sorry, Little Sis - In order to capture the 2008 Wimbledon title, Williams defeated her younger sister, Serena, 7-5, 6-4.

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Sorry, Little Sis - In order to capture the 2008 Wimbledon title, Williams defeated her younger sister, Serena, 7-5, 6-4.

Tag Team - Along with her younger sister Serena, the Williams sisters won the 2009 Australian Open and 2008 Wimbledon Doubles titles.

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Tag Team - Along with her younger sister Serena, the Williams sisters won the 2009 Australian Open and 2008 Wimbledon Doubles titles.

Former Winner - Williams won the BET Award for Best Female Athlete of the Year in 2006.

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Former Winner - Williams won the BET Award for Best Female Athlete of the Year in 2006.

Finishing On Top - Williams ended her 2008 season by capturing the WTA Tour Championship title, defeating Vera Zvonareva , 6-7(5), 6-0, 6-2.

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Finishing On Top - Williams ended her 2008 season by capturing the WTA Tour Championship title, defeating Vera Zvonareva , 6-7(5), 6-0, 6-2.