
Sportswoman Of The Year 2001
Venus
Williams
Tennis
USA
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Previous Nominations3
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Previous wins0
After starting the year with injury problems, Williams went on an incredible winning streak culminating in her first Wimbledon title, defeating her sister in the semi final and defending champion Lindsay Davenport in the final. She also won the doubles tournament with Serena.
She went on to win Olympic gold and the US Open, finishing the season with six tournament wins.