Venus Williams (U.S.)

Age: 22
Lives: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Plays: Right-handed, double-handed backhand
Grand Slam titles: Four (Wimbledon 2000, 2001, U.S. Open 2000, 2001)
Record at U.S. Open: 2001-winner, 2000-winner, 1999-semi-final, 1998-semi-final, 1997-runner-up.

The elder of the exceptional Williams sisters will be keen to put a dent in the dominance younger sibling Serena has shown at the Grand Slams this summer.

Venus will also be aiming to become the first player in more than two decades to win a hat-trick of Flushing Meadows titles.

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