Summary
- According to a study by Spin Genie, Serena Williams is more successful and famous than her sister Venus Williams.
- The Williams sisters are considered one of the most successful sporting families in the world.
- Both Serena and Venus Williams started their tennis careers at the same time.
The sports world was graced with the presence of sisters Venice Williams and Serena Williams in 1994 and 1995. After the two turned pro at the young age of 14 years old, they rose up the ranks of the tennis realm in a matter of years.
When it comes to being closely associated with your sibling in a profession, it's hard to escape the comparisons that come. For instance, take sister duo Chlöe Bailey and Halle Bailey, who are both part of the music and entertainment industry. The two sisters are compared frequently (with Chlöe Bailey coming forth with annoyance, pleading for the world to stop). Or take twin sisters Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry-Housely, for example. They grew up in the entertainment industry together after appearing on the hit show Sister, Sister, and although the two have a close relationship, their individual endeavors are continuously compared to one another.
With this inevitability in full tow, it brings us to examine how Serena Williams compares to that of her older sister Venus Williams. According to a study conducted by Spin Genie, Serena Williams is more successful than Venus. Let's take a look at how they came to this conclusion.
How Is Serena Williams More Successful And Famous Than Venus Williams?
In a study conducted by Spin Genie, Serena Williams was determined to be more famous and successful than her sister, Venus Williams. Experts in the Spin Genie study compiled a list of the most successful sporting families and synthesized the information from the following categories: sporting achievements, net worth, social following, and online searches worldwide.
These results were then compared and ranked with a success score out of 10 with those of rival sporting giants such as Floyd Mayweather, David Beckham, and Stephan Curry.
| Sporting Family Member | Combined Estimated Net Worth | Combined Instagram & TikTok Followers | Combined Number of Championships | Combined Google Searches | Success Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Beckham | C$619 million | 90.0 million | 17 | 24.3 million | 9.80 |
| Serena Williams | C$412 million | 18.6 million | 30 | 16.2 million | 9.71 |
| Floyd Mayweather Jr. | C$550 million | 30.3 million | 15 | 8.6 million | 9.48 |
| Stephen Curry | C$220 million | 61.8 million | 4 | 28.9 million | 9.15 |
| Frank Lampard | C$124 million | 6.8 million | 11 | 5.2 million | 8.91 |
| Rio Ferdinand | C$103 million | 6.5 million | 20 | 2.5 million | 8.76 |
| Venus Williams | C$131 million | 2.0 million | 13 | 9.4 million | 8.67 |
| Tyson Fury | C$89 million | 7.1 million | 4 | 22.3 million | 8.60 |
| Andy Murray | C$137 million | 2.0 million | 5 | 18.3 million | 8.53 |
| Paolo Maldini | C$41 million | 2.9 million | 26 | 4.2 million | 8.46 |
| Gary Neville | C$34 million | 3.1 million | 20 | 2.7million | 8.26 |
| Shane McMahon | C$275 million | 1.3 million | 4 | 1.8 million | 8.14 |
| Yaya Touré | C$96 million | 2.9 million | 8 | 1.7 million | 8.10 |
| Mario Andretti | C$179 million | 65.2 thousand | 6 | 874.0 thousand | 8.00 |
| Pau Gasol | C$165 million | 2.2 million | 2 | 3.6 million | 7.71 |
| Travis Kelce | C$55 million | 6.3 million | 2 | 33.6 million | 7.79 |
| Peyton Manning | C$344 million | 661.0 thousand | 2 | 4.3 million | 7.75 |
| Eli Manning | C$220 million | 2 | 2.6 million | 7.75 | |
| Shannon Sharpe | C$19 million | 3.5 million | 3 | 10.3 million | 7.47 |
| Ian Wrigt | C$27 million | 3.2 million | 3 | 2.5 million | 7.34 |
Based off the success score, Serena Williams had a score of 9.71 out of ten given her net worth of C$412 million, a combined 18.6 million Instagram and TikTok followers,30 championships, and 16.2 combined Google searches. This put her exceedingly above her sister Venus Williams whose score was 8.67 out of ten given her C$131 million net worth, a combined 2.0 million Instagram and TikTok followers, 13 championships under her belt, and 9.4 combined Google Searches.
Serena Williams And Venus Williams Are One Of The Most Successful Families
Based off the previously mentioned study, Serena Williams and Venus Williams were found to be among the most successful sporting families in the world.
On the list of the most successful families are the Beckhams, the Mayweathers, the Currys, the Lampards, the Redknapps, the Gracies, the McMahons, the Murrays, the Ferdinands, and the Furys.
After the aforementioned categories were complied and organized, a score out of ten was given to each family that represented their position of success.
| The Most Successful Sporting Families In The World, according to Spin Genie | Success Score |
|---|---|
| The Beckhams | 9.33 out of 10 |
| The Williams | 9.15 out of 10 |
| The Mayweathers | 8.60 out of 10 |
| The Currys | 7.75 out of 10 |
| The Lampards | 7.74 out of 10 |
| The Redknapps | 7.74 out of 10 |
| The Gracies | 7.68 out of 10 |
| The McMahons | 6.95 out of 10 |
| The Murrays | 6.89 out of 10 |
| The Ferdinands | 6.77 out of 10 |
| The Furys | 6.59 |
As a unit, Venus and Serena Williams hold a score of 9.15 out of ten. This high score is credited to their combined 43 wins (including the Australian Open, Wimbledon and Olympic Games), their 20.6 million followers, and their estimated combined net worth of $395 million USD alongside their combined Google searches (25.6 million annually).
Overall, Serena and Venus are ranked above the Mayweathers at number two (right behind the Beckhams).
Serena Williams And Venus Williams Started Their Careers At The Same Time
As depicted in the critically acclaimed motion picture King Richard, Serena and Venus Williams started their tennis careers at the same time.
The filming of King Richard involved intimate input from both Serena Williams and Venus Williams. The movie showcased the come-up story of both sisters as they broke into the tennis industry.
Both sisters started playing professionally in the years 1994 and 1995, according to WTA Tennis. When viewing their story, it appeared that Venus paved the way for her younger sister since she was the one to break into the industry first by partaking in large-scale tournaments and raking up titles before Serena did.
With this fact, it's surprising that one sister outranked the other in regard to success and popularity.
