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As told in the Oscar-winning biopic 'King Richard,' based on Venus' father (and which she executive produced with sister Serena Williams), Venus really did turn down $3 million from Nike. The sneaker giant offered the contract just as Venus was re-entering the tennis world stage.
Victories at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2000 led to a five-year, $40-million contract with Reebok, the largest single endorsement deal ever signed by a female athlete. Success in recent years, including her defense of the Wimbledon and the U.S. Open titles in 2001, made Venus the hottest property in tennis.
Conversation. Asked about the 15% of Venus and Serena future earnings that was in the movie. I Never got exactly 15%. I actually received Much More than 15% and to this day the best vacation I ever took was luxurious Compton California.
Just as seen in the movie, Venus Williams did turn down the Nike deal. She believed after her talent was displayed on the court once again, she would be able to land an even more lucrative offer—which ended up happening.
Venus Williams turned professional on October 31, 1994, at the age of 14. In the first round of her first professional tournament, the Bank of the West Classic in Oakland, Venus defeated former NCAA singles champion Shaun Stafford.
Just as seen in the movie, Venus Williams did turn down the Nike deal. She believed after her talent was displayed on the court once again, she would be able to land an even more lucrative offer—which ended up happening.
When Venus Williams was about to play her first competitive match in three years, the night before the game, Venus & her father were approached by a Nike executive. The executive offered Venus a $3 million endorsement contract. They wanted Venus to showcase her skills in order to offer her more.
Asked about the 15% of Venus and Serena future earnings that was in the movie. I Never got exactly 15%. I actually received Much More than 15% and to this day the best vacation I ever took was luxurious Compton California.
Does Macci really get 15% of the sisters' earnings? As of 2021, Rick Macci is estimated to have a net worth of around $2 million. Even though there is no evidence for or against the depiction of the fifteen percent cut, Macci's students still earn a lot more. Venus and Serena are not the only World No.
Asked about the 15% of Venus and Serena future earnings that was in the movie. I Never got exactly 15%. I actually received Much More than 15% and to this day the best vacation I ever took was luxurious Compton California.
