Tennis star Venus Williams enjoyed the views Tuesday afternoon as she cruised across the Allegheny River from Downtown Pittsburgh to the North Shore.
Williams, 39, took to Twitter to showcase the city’s skyline and Aztec gold-painted Sister Bridges. She posted a short video of herself riding as a passenger in a vehicle traveling along the Andy Warhol Bridge, or Seventh Street Bridge.
She remarked that Pittsburgh is a “pretty amazing city actually.”
Sharing the pretty amazing Pittsburg skyline with you. In case you handing seen it. Pretty amazing city actually! pic.twitter.com/XVoYRHX6Y7
— Venus Williams (@Venuseswilliams) September 17, 2019
Fans, residents and city officials responded by welcoming the professional tennis player to Western Pennsylvania.
Welcome to the burgh! You totally need to go to the Mount Washington view point at night. You’ll not regret it. 🙂
— Tridev Gurung (@tridevgurung) September 17, 2019
One of the most underrated cities in the country. One of a kind when it comes to architecture and infrastructure
— Bee Randon ??? (@b_notelpats) September 17, 2019
Welcome!
— City of Pittsburgh (@CityPGH) September 17, 2019
Many also were quick to point out she forgot the “h” in Pittsburgh in her social media post.
You're a good tennis player……but it's Pittsburgh with a H.
— Wydiggy (@wydiggy) September 17, 2019
Ha. Every Pittsburgher going bananas about "The H". It's OK if Venus wants to be living like it's 1910
Welcome!
— Jim Gibbs (@heezo) September 17, 2019
The seven-time Grand Slam singles winner and 16-time finalist said she was in town for a business meeting.
Williams — a native of California who lives in Florida with her dog named Harold — sits on the board of NEP Group, a sports, music, entertainment and corporate events company with a U.S. headquarters just off Route 28 in Harmar. The multibillion-dollar company has more than 3,500 employees across more than 20 countries and helps produce major events such as the Super Bowl.
Williams joined the board last year after The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, took a majority interest in the firm. Fellow board members include Ken Schanzer, former president of NBC Sports, and Fred Reynolds, former chief financial officer of CBS.
In Pittsburg today for the NEP board meeting. I’m in the board. Sports +Business + entertainment . I love our company
— Venus Williams (@Venuseswilliams) September 17, 2019
Williams runs two of her own companies: the active wear fashion brand EleVen by Venus, and the interior decorating and design firm VStarr Interiors.
Later this month, Williams is scheduled to play in the China Open, her seventh competition in Beijing.
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Former World No.1 ?@Venuseswilliams ?? will make her 7th appearance in Beijing for 2019 #ChinaOpen ?See you soon, Venus ?????? pic.twitter.com/uUgBRBYIqN
— China Open (@ChinaOpen) September 6, 2019
I’m excited to share that I will be competing in the China Open! I have missed China and all the kids who show so much passion for our sport. Looking forward to the food, city, and seeing you all at Diamond Court! pic.twitter.com/0I31T1BkGt
— Venus Williams (@Venuseswilliams) September 6, 2019
She’s been working to rebound after a second-round U.S. Open loss and a first-round Wimbledon loss against 15-year-old Coco Gauff.
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#Wimbledon has always been one of my favorite tournaments —there’s never a dull moment here at The Championships! Cheers to my family at @AmericanExpress who are now a part of this incredible legacy. Thanks for backing me no matter where I go! #AmexLife #AmexAmbassador pic.twitter.com/AsXOd1QiUx
— Venus Williams (@Venuseswilliams) July 10, 2019
