Won her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon by defeating Lindsay Davenport, 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final, Davenport faced her again in the U.S. Open final and fell in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5 giving Venus her second Slam. At the Sydney Olympics, she was the first woman to win a gold in singles and doubles (with sister Serena) since 1924. Went on a 32-match win streak and won three other titles: Bank of the West Classic, Acura Tennis Classic, Pilot Pen. She also made the finals of the Generali Ladies Open, but this time Davenport was ready for her as Venus fell 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.1998Clocked a women's world record 127 mph serve in the quarterfinals of the Swisscom Challenge. Personal Won her first singles title, the IGA Tennis Classic, on March 1, 1998.Managed and coached by her father, RichardSerena Williams5-foot-10 145 Right-handed7 Saginaw, MichSept. 26, 19812000At the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics won doubles gold medal with sister Venus 1999Seeded seventh, upset No. 1 Martina Hingis, No. 2 Lindsay Davenport and No. 4 Monica Seles en route to her first career Grand Slam singles title at the U.S. Open, becoming the lowest seed to win the women's title in the Open era (since 1968), the sixth American woman in the Open Era to win, and the second black woman ever to win a Grand Slam singles title Also won the Open doubles title with sister Venus, becoming the fifth woman in the Open Era to win both singles and doubles in the same year. Won her first WTA career title by beating Amelie Mauresmo 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 in the Open Gaz de France. Personal Managed and coached by her father, Richard....
