25 Surprising Facts About Venus Williams You Might Not Know

While most of you recognize Venus Williams as a 7-time Grand Slam champion and a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, there’s so much more to this tennis icon beyond her remarkable serve.

Keep reading to uncover 25 intriguing facts that give you a glimpse into her life—ranging from her favorite snacks and guilty pleasures to her beloved childhood experiences. Plus, learn how you have a chance to meet Venus Williams by entering the Blue Diamond sweepstakes!

1. If I skip a workout, I feel incredibly guilty. I enjoy lifting weights—cardio isn’t my favorite, but I manage to get it done.
2. My daily glam routine mainly consists of applying a lot of moisturizer to my face.
3. A superpower I wish I had is the ability to never age, so I can play tennis indefinitely.
4. My go-to snack is Blue Diamond almonds. They are packed with protein and pair wonderfully with fruits, smoothies, dried fruits, or yogurt. They help me stay fit and on the court.
5. I prefer playing on hard courts because the bounce is always consistent.
6. I enjoy word-based board games, especially Scrabble.
7. What I love to do for fun apart from tennis? I once had a phase of beach volleyball.
8. My greatest achievement is being a big sister.
9. If I could participate in another sport, I’d choose track and field.
10. My post-competition routine varies based on the outcome. If I win, it’s champagne and dinner; if I lose, it’s sweet treats and cartoons.
11. I compete most fiercely with myself.
12. My favorite dining destination is Italy.
13. The most competitive person in my family is my sister Serena.
14. My ideal weekend involves sleeping in.
15. My nieces affectionately call me Auntie Vivi.
16. It would be exciting for me to participate in more tournaments.
17. My first job was delivering phone books when I was just three years old. My dad believed in starting work early, regardless of age.
18. One of my fondest childhood memories is playing at the playground.
19. I’m quite adept at solving scary escape rooms.
20. My favorite vacation spot is Europe; it feels like home to me.
21. I’m not great at basketball, despite being 6’1”; people just assume I should be good at it.
22. I have a small dog named Harold who travels with me. He’s 18 years old and still as sweet as ever.
23. I have a craving for sweet treats—gummy bears, gummy worms, you name it!
24. My favorite place to relax is in my own home. With all my traveling, just lounging on my couch feels like a luxury.
25. My happy spot is my mom’s house; it’s always so warm and cozy.

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