How many Olympic gold medals have the Williams sisters won?
How many Olympic gold medals have the Williams sisters won?
four gold medals
Both players have won four gold medals at the Olympics, one each in singles and three in doubles—all won together—the most of any tennis players. Venus has also won a silver in mixed doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. As a duo, they have also completed the double career Golden Slam in doubles.
How many times have the Williams sisters won?
They have won 22 titles when playing doubles together, including 14 Grand Slam titles and 3 Olympic gold medals.
Why did Serena Williams not go to the Olympics?
“I would not be able to go function without my 3-year-old around,” the four-time Olympian said earlier this year. “I think I would be in a depression. We’ve been together every day of her life.” Another possible factor in her decision: the heartbreaking injury Serena suffered during the first round of Wimbledon.
Did Venus Williams win the Olympics?
Williams won gold three times in doubles with her sister Serena at the 2000, 2008 and 2012 games. She won her first gold and lone singles medal in 2000. And she won silver in 2016 while competing in mixed doubles alongside Rajeev Ram.
Does Serena Williams have any Olympic medals?
Tennis at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women’s Doubles
Tennis at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women’s doublesTennis at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women’s singlesTennis at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Women’s doubles
Serena Williams/Medals
Who has more Olympic medals Venus or Serena?
Serena Williams and Venus Williams won a record four gold medals. Reginald Doherty is the record holder for most medals in men’s tennis….Men’s singles.
| Games | 2008 Beijing |
|---|---|
| Gold | Rafael Nadal Spain |
| Silver | Fernando González Chile |
| Bronze | Novak Djokovic Serbia |
Is Serena Williams in the 2021 Olympics?
Serena Williams, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, will not be playing at this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Did the Williams sisters ever compete in the Olympics?
On this day, September 28 in 2000, the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, triumphed in doubles at the Olympic Games in Sydney, just 24 hours after Venus had already clinched the gold medal in singles.
Who was the better player Venus or Serena?
Venus has 49 WTA singles titles to Serena’s 73. In terms of Grand Slam titles, Venus has won seven with 5 Wimbledon and 2 US Open titles. Serena, on the other hand, amassed 23 singles majors. More than the rivalry, their partnership on the court has been phenomenal.
