Defending Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has officially entered the 2009 Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina.
The seven-time Grand Slam titlist and 2004 Family Circle Cup winner will join her sister Serena Williams and Vera Zvonareva at April’s Premier tournament.
The Family Circle Cup will take place April 11-19 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston.
“Venus Williams is one of the most talented players in professional tennis today. She has enjoyed great success at this event and will certainly electrify the crowd in each match she plays,” commented Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “Venus has legions of fans in Charleston who are sure to come out and show their support for her as she vies for another Family Circle Cup championship.”
With 39 singles titles, including seven Grand Slam championships, this 28-year-old former World No. 1 has notched 516 singles wins, nearly $22 million in career earnings, and won US Olympic Gold with her sister Serena in doubles at the 2000 and 2008 Olympic Games.
“I always enjoy coming to Charleston because it’s such a beautiful city,” commented Venus Williams. “The Family Circle Cup is a great tournament, and I look forward to competing in this event.”
For more information about the Family Circle Cup, please visit www.familycirclecup.com.
