I’m not desperate and they don’t believe me."

As she put it, “They say things like, ‘You’re going to miss your window.’

I’m like, ‘kindly, relax.

Venus Williams close-up

You might feel this way, but I don’t.

I promise you I don’t.'”

This mentality has appealed to other women who look to Williams as a kind of role model.

Venus Williams in nature

For Hill, Williams proves the opposite.

She was first asked if she would ever want to date a “regular” guy.

We’re all normal folks.

Venus Williams flashing a peace sign

So are you willing to do something extraordinary?

Are you willing to do something extraordinary for me?"

In December of the same year, Williams finally cleared up any misconceptions.

Venus Williams in tennis skirt

She chose to address the rumors in her Instagram story.

One fan asked, “Are you and Reilly dating?”

to which Williams pointedly answered, “No @ReillyOpelka shot me down” (viaTennis.com).

Venus Williams with Reilly Opelka

The source said, “It’s relatively new.

I’m not sure she’s calling him [her] boyfriend yet.

They’ve been going on dates.”

Venus Williams posing

Sadly, the pair broke up in June 2019.

As they put it, “They dated for two years and have broken up.

It’s not because they don’t love each other, they do.

Venus Williams posing

They are still friends.”

Williams and Hammond were even photographed modeling for EleVen.

The two made a lot of sense on paper, as Kuehne is a professional golf player.

Venus Williams playing UNO

Their relationship lasted for three years, from 2007 to 2010.

It’s possible that Williams and Kuehne bonded in part because they both have experience playing alongside their siblings.

The pair never revealed why they broke up or even when.

Venus Williams with her dog

Kuehne married his wife Andy in 2011, and they have three children together.