There is more to Venus Williams than meets the eye

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Venus Williams and Dwight Howard mug for the cameras during the unveiling of their video games.

If you look at her and see merely a great tennis player, then you aren't seeing the whole picture.

Helene Elliott
July 15, 2009

Venus Williams is among the most famous athletes in the world. A five-time Wimbledon singles champion. Seven-time Grand Slam tournament singles winner and, with younger sister Serena, a nine-time Grand Slam tournament doubles champion.

Just past her 29th birthday, the Lynwood native is as compelling on the court as she is in the board rooms where the business of tennis is conducted and its policies are shaped.