Serena Williams: ‘I would have had 30’ Slams if I didn’t have to play Venus (and she would've had at least 15)

#OnThisDay in 2000, @Venuseswilliams won gold in the singles competition at the @Olympics in Sydney 🙌

Do you remember where you watched Venus win her 🥇 medal?#FlashbackFriday pic.twitter.com/EwqdpW1lT9
— ITF (@ITFTennis) September 27, 2019

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After claiming a three-set battle against countrywoman Monica Seles, Venus faced Elena Dementieva in the gold medal match on September 27, 2000. Venus dominated with a 6-2, 6-4 score to earn her first Olympic gold medal.

Flashback: Venus' Olympics to remember at 2000 Sydney Games

At the same time, Venus was also storming through the doubles draw with her sister Serena. The next day, the Americans dismissed Kristie Boogert and Miriam Oremans of the Netherlands to clinch their first of three gold medals together (2008 Beijing and 2012 London).

Venus became the first woman to win the singles and doubles at the same Olympics since Helen Wills Moody in 1924. Serena joined the club 12 years later in London.

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Flashback: Venus' Olympics to remember at 2000 Sydney Games

At 39, Venus' next goal is to play in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She already has the most Olympic medals for a tennis player, female or male, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion could become the oldest tennis player in history to stand on top of the podium.

Venus is in Beijing preparing for the China Open.

Flashback: Venus' Olympics to remember at 2000 Sydney Games