Venus Williams collaborated with Mattel to create her own Barbie doll choosing to immortalize her 2007 Wimbledon victory, a milestone win that marked the first year Wimbledon awarded equal prize money to male and female champions, a cause Williams had long championed.

Her Barbie, adorned in the same outfit and accessories from that match, symbolizes her advocacy for gender equality in sports. Williams reflects on her journey from giving dolls makeovers as a child to seeing her own Barbie, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and advocacy. Her efforts led to…