Venus Williams, 45, To End 16-Month Layoff In Washington

Venus Williams, 45, To End 16-Month Layoff In Washington

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Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, announced her return from a 16-month hiatus at this week’s DC Open on Sunday, saying on Sunday that she is unsure of anything beyond that.

The 45-year-old American overcame a serious health issue last year and made the decision to accept a wildcard into the first hardcourt set-up for the US Open, the US Capital Tournament.

Williams said, “I believe I know what I want to do, but I don’t always want to discuss it.” “I’m just here for now,” I said. Who knows, then? There might be more. I keep my cards firmly in my hands, but I’m only focusing on this at the moment.

Peyton Stearns, a 23-year-old American who ranks 34th in the world, will play Williams in the opening game. Last year at Rabat, Stewarts won her only WTA title on clay.

Serena Williams of the USA returns to Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic for their third-round women’s singles match of the 2022 US Open Tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 2, 2022. (COREY SIPKIN/AFP photo)

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, hasn’t played since her first-round defeat in Miami last year, which is her older sister.

Venus Williams stated, “My personal goal is to enjoy myself right now and enjoy the moment,” not put too much pressure on myself.

“I’m not sure if I’m going to define success at this time by sticking to my process and believing in myself.” That’s challenging, especially after a layoff. Therefore, my objectives are those.

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Venus Williams, the champion of the 2000 Sydney Olympics singles, has won two US Open titles and five Wimbledon titles.

At the Western &amp, Southern Open, held on August 14 at Mason, Ohio’s Lindner Family Tennis Center, Venus Williams of the United States celebrates winning the match point against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia. AFP-Yonhap

At the Taiwan Open in 2019, she won the most recent of her 49 WTA titles. She played her final full-length tour in that year.

Williams stated, “I definitely believe I’ll play well.” “I’m the same player as ever.” I excel in everything. I made a big hit. My company is this.

It’s about going big and actually putting it in, they say. Therefore, I will work on this. In the court, place it. My main objective is to achieve that.

Tennis was by no means her top priority a year ago.

Yes, I was very afraid to get healthy. You see, she said, “This time, a year ago, I was getting ready for surgery.” I was just trying to get healthy, so I had no choice but to play tennis or compete in the US Open.

“To come back and be able to play and hopefully enjoy myself is a great opportunity to come back from this last year because I have been through a lot physically,” he said.

Fun of the challenge, really?

Williams’ recovery from a wildcard included some motivation, and a trip to Wimbledon provided her with it.

“I had been hitting the ball all the way up to the hard courts.” It’s the surface that I prefer to sleep on. Williams described her decision to play in Washington as “all those different factors”.

“I spent a day at Wimbledon this year, and it was so beautiful and exciting. I recall all the experiences I had, and of course the adrenaline and those that came with them.

“I believe it’s just the fun of the challenge, the fun of the victory,” he said. That is very exciting.

Naomi Osaka of Japan, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is among Williams’ seven Slam singles titles, which match the rest of the Washington field.

Source: Channels TV

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