Venus Williams Family Tree: The Story Behind Tennis's Elder Williams Sister

Venus Ebony Starr Williams, born 17 June 1980 in Lynwood, California, USA, is an American tennis legend — 7 Grand Slam singles titles (5 Wimbledon, 2 US Open); 4 Olympic golds (1 singles + 3 doubles with sister Serena); 14 Grand Slam doubles (with Serena); 3 weeks at WTA No. 1; elder sister of Serena.

The Family's Roots: An African-American Family from Compton

Same family as Serena; raised on Compton, California public courts.

Her Parents

Father: Richard Williams (b. 14 February 1942) — coach.

Mother: Oracene "Brandi" Price (b. 3 April 1952) — co-coach.

Her Sister

Serena Williams, born 26 September 1981 — younger sister; 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Her Half-Siblings

Yetunde Price (1972–2003) — half-sister; murdered.

Isha Price, born 1975 — half-sister.

Lyndrea Price, born 1977 — half-sister.

The Williams Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Richard Williams (b. 14 February 1942).

Mother: Oracene Price (b. 3 April 1952).

Sister: Serena Williams (b. 26 September 1981).

Half-Sisters: Yetunde (1972–2003); Isha (b. 1975); Lyndrea (b. 1977).

Marital Status: Unmarried as of 2026.

Venus Williams:

  • Born 17 June 1980, Lynwood, CA
  • Turned pro at 14 (October 1994)
  • First Grand Slam: 2000 Wimbledon (age 20)
  • 7 Grand Slam titles: Wimbledon (5 — 2000, 01, 05, 07, 08), US Open (2 — 2000, 01)
  • 3 weeks at WTA No. 1: February 2002
  • 4 Olympic golds: singles 2000; doubles 2000, 08, 12 (all with Serena)
  • 14 Grand Slam doubles with Serena; 2 Grand Slam mixed doubles
  • Sjögren's syndrome: diagnosed 2011; continued playing
  • 49 WTA singles titles
  • Founded EleVen athletic apparel brand
  • Career prize money: $42+ million

What the Williams Family Story Teaches Us

The same Compton beginnings, the same coaching father, the same co-coaching mother. A younger sister who became 23-Grand-Slam champion. Half-sisters — one lost to a Compton shooting. An autoimmune diagnosis at 30 that didn't stop her.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Venus story carries the same lesson. Some careers open Wimbledon's door for a sister's dynasty to walk through.

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