Barbie has launched a new doll to celebrate the achievements of tennis veteran Venus Williams inside and outside the court. Williams Barbie, $ 38, will be available at a metal shop from August 15, 2025 (Friday).Part of Matal’s’ Inspiring Woman ‘series, this doll re -presenting the iconic look of Williams’ Wimbledon victory. The championship was the fifth title of her seven Grand Slam titles and was the tournament where she became the first woman to win the same prize money in a top-level competition.
This doll is worn by the same type of dress that Venus wore in 2007 while becoming Wimbledon Champion. This was the same year when women received equal prize money in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. The retail price of this doll is stated to be $ 38, in which Venus will be completely in white dress. His neck will be a green gem necklace, a wrist band in his hands and a tennis ball.
According to Parents.com, Christa Burjar, senior vice president of Barbie and a global head of Dolls in Matal, said in a press release, “Barbie tennis veteran Venus Williams proudly welcomes our inspirational women’s series.”
Williams says that this honor has a deep personal meaning, “It is very special to be honored as a Barbie inspiring woman. I hope that this doll will encourage the youth to dream, know their price and chase their goals with confidence and whole heart.”