Venus Williams Receives New Barbie in the Collection of Inspiring Women

• The Barbie doll of Venus Williams celebrates her achievements in tennis.
• The victory at Wimbledon became historic for women.
• The doll features Venus in the outfit she wore when she won the title in 2007.

Venus Williams has received a new Barbie doll, which is part of the "Inspiring Women" collection. Her doll, which will go on sale on Friday, celebrates the achievements of tennis players and activists regarding equality issues. The doll depicts Williams in the form she wore during her victory at Wimbledon in 2007.

This victory became historic, as she was the first woman to receive equal prize money with men at the high-level tournament.

The doll, recommended for sale at $38, depicts Williams in a white outfit combined with green accents, bracelets, a racket, and tennis shoes.

In addition, in April 2024, a Barbie doll will be released that highlights the achievements of nine female sports figures in honor of the 65th anniversary of Barbie.

Tags: Sport/Tennis