Does Venus Williams have a husband? A look at her relationships

Does Venus Williams have a husband? A look at her relationships

Venus is an American tennis champion and interior designer. She is one of the most prolific players ever to set foot on a tennis court. Venus became the first Afro-American person to be ranked at the world's number 1 position. Her popularity in sports has raised curiosity about her marital status. Does Venus Williams have a husband?

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Venus Williams of the United States takes part in a practice session during day two of the Rothesay Classic Birmingham at Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, England. Photo: Stephen Pond
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Venus Williams is the daughter of the famous former tennis coach and author Richard Williams. She boasts 49 singles titles, seven Grand Slam titles and four gold medals. While she is doing well in her career, many wonder about her personal life. Discover more about Venus Williams' marital status and her relationship history as well.

Profile summary

Full nameVenus Ebony Starr Williams
GenderFemale
Date of birth17 June 1980
Age43 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac signGemini
Place of birthLynwood, California, United States
Current residenceFlorida, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAmerican-African
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in feet6'1"
Height in centimetres185
Weight in pounds163
Weight in kilograms74
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourDark brown
FatherRichard Williams
MotherOracene Price
Siblings4
Relationship statusSingle
CollegeArt Institute of Fort Lauderdale
ProfessionTennis player, interior designer
Instagram@venuswilliams
Twitter@Venuseswilliams
Facebook@VenusWilliams
YouTubeVenus Williams

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Does Venus Williams have a husband?

Is Venus Williams married? No. The American tennis player is presumed single and has never been married. She expressed her satisfaction with her life during an interview with Cosmopolitan. She stated,

I have a lot of friends who don't believe me when I say that I like my life and I don't want to change it for any reason. I'm not desperate, and they don't believe me. They say things like, You're going to miss your window. I'm like, 'Please relax. You might feel this way, but I don't. I promise you I don't.'

Venus Williams' relationship history

Venus has been romantically linked with a few guys in the past. Here is the highlight of her dating history.

Hank Kuehne (2007—2010)

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Hank Kuehne drives from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2005 Funai Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Photo: Al Messerschmidt
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Hank, a former PGA golfer, is the first man the tennis player dated. They kept their relationship out of the public. However, The Daily Mail recounted their relationship as 'serious' before they broke up in 2017. After breaking up, Hank married Andy in 2011.

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Elio Pis (2012—2017)

Elio Pis is a Cuban model featured in French Vogue with Brooke Shields. He also modelled for Russell Simmons' clothing line. The two allegedly met after Elio was appointed as the model for Venus' athletic line, EleVen.

They were first spotted at the New York Grand Slam tournament holding hands. In 2013, the two were seen kissing when Elio joined her court in Miami, USA. Venus and her sister Serena were at the time competing in the Sony Open 2013. The two are believed to have dated for five years as they split in 2017.

Nicholas Hammond (2017—2019)

Nicholas Hammond is also Venus' ex-boyfriend, who she reportedly dated between 2017 and 2019. Nicholas is a financier and an heir to the Annenberg empire. The pair intentionally kept their relationship details private. It was alleged that Nicholas gave her a friendship ring, and when he was asked about it, he responded,

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We have a firm commitment to one another to keep our relationship private.

The two were first pictured on a dinner date at East Pole restaurant, getting cosy. They were also photographed in the streets of New York City, holding hands and sharing a kiss. In December 2017, Nicholas accompanied the tennis player to her sister's Serena Williams wedding in New Orleans, United States. He also attended several tournaments to cheer Venus, such as Australian Open.

They parted ways in 2019, and the reason behind the split was alleged to be the age difference. Venus, at the time, was 38, while Nicholas was 26 years old.

Reilly Opelka (2021)

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Reilly Opelka of The United States plays a backhand against Alex de Minaur of Australia during the Men's Singles First Round match at The Queen's Club in London, England. Photo: Julian Finney
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In 2021, the American tennis player was speculated to be dating a fellow tennis player–Reilly Opelka was alleged to be Venus Williams' partner. The two were spotted severally together, which fuelled rumours of a possible connection. However, Venus denied having dated him by revealing she was single during an interview with ESPN in June 2021.

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FAQs

  1. Who is Venus Williams? She is a professional tennis player and interior designer.
  2. How old is Venus Williams? She is 43 years as of 2023. She was born on 17 June 1980.
  3. Where is Venus Williams from? She was born in Lynwood, California, United States.
  4. Who is Venus Williams' husband? She is unmarried and has never tied the knot with anyone.
  5. Who is Venus Williams dating? The tennis player is presumed to be single.
  6. Is Venus Williams married to Hank Kuehne? No. The two broke up in 2010 after dating for three years, and Hank married Andy in 2011.
  7. Is Venus Williams' husband, Nicholas Hammond? No, the two only dated for two years, between 2017 and 2019, and their relationship never resulted in marriage.
  8. How tall is Venus Williams? She is 6 feet 1 inch or 185 centimetres.

Does Venus Williams have a husband? Her dating history shows she has been in three known relationships, and none resulted in marriage. Venus is currently presumed to be single.

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Mercy Mbuthia (Lifestyle writer) Mercy Mbuthia is a content writer with five years of experience writing on various topics, including biographies, entertainment, and lifestyle. She joined the Legit team in 2019. Mercy earned a Master of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) from Dedan Kimathi University in 2022. Her articles have appeared on several media sites such as The Health Channel, The Nation, Tekrati, ValiantCEO and Celebrity Leader. In 2023, Mercy finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: mercymmbuthia18@gmail.com

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