Time really does fly.
Venus Williams posted photos on social media Thursday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her professional tennis debut, which happened back on Oct. 31, 1994 when she was 14 years old.
Williams's first professional tournament was the Silicon Valley Classic in Oakland, Calif. She started out her tennis career strong by beating former NCAA singles champion Shaun Stafford in two sets.
The pictures Williams posted are of her competing in the match and signing autographs after. That 14-year-old girl had no idea what would come of her tennis career then.
30 years ago today, I stepped on the court for my pro debut! 🙏🎾✨ pic.twitter.com/EPZMSEchz1
— Venus Williams (@Venuseswilliams) October 31, 2024
Since Williams's debut, she's won seven major titles, four Olympic gold medals and 14 doubles major titles, in addition to being ranked as the world No. 1. She has won 49 WTA singles titles and 22 WTA doubles titles.
And, Williams's professional career isn't even over yet. Even though the 44-year-old hasn't competed since the Miami Open in March, Williams has yet to officially retire from tennis. Her younger sister Serena Williams stepped away from the sport after the 2022 U.S. Open.
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