With almost a three-decade of on-court experience, the 43-year-old Venus Williams knows the importance of physical witness. And now as she gears up for her grass-court season following her defeat by Jelena Ostapenko at the Birmingham Classic, she is continuously updating her fans about her fitness routine. Williams might not be at her peak but that is not holding her back from aiming to be there once again.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has seen a downward trend in her performance in the past few years. Despite that, her preparation stays top-notch as she aims for her next tournament on the grass court.

Despite a heartbreaking loss, Venus Williams gears up for grass-court season 

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has gotten a wild card entry at Wimbledon this year. So, despite having a second-round loss against Jelena Ostapenko at Birmingham Classics, Williams is not taking it easy before the SW19.

She took to her Instagram stories to share the grueling training routine to strengthen herself. Sharing a picture of herself lying tiredly on the yoga mat, she added, “Posted up 2 hours in the gym today.” Furthermore, she shared some shots of her grueling exercises, including the one that she hates the most.

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One was where Venus Williams was doing a plank with a weight on her back. She added, “The most necessary but my most hated exercise.” She added an Instagram video showcasing her two-hour grueling tennis session. Knowing what a good training regimen can do to her confidence, she stated, “Nothing brings confidence like preparation.” 

But it was not all tiringly hitting the gym. The tennis star added a bit of funk to her exercise routine and she even grooved to some music.

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Gearing up for her favorite grass-court major, Venus Williams is strengthening her body and livening up her spirits. Boosting her confidence is her compatriot Andy Roddick who bravely gave a verdict about her legacy.

Andy Roddick chooses Venus over Serena 

It is not a matter of confusion when it comes to the GOAT debate. Serena Williams has been termed as the undisputed GOAT between the two sisters.

However, former US Open champion Andy Roddick did not mince his words as he brought Venus’ legacy to the limelight. In the tennis docuseries, ‘Break Point’, he boldly expressed his discontent towards considering Venus as the second best especially when she has won five Wimbledon titles.

What is your view on the same issue? Do you think Venus’ legacy gets overshadowed by that of her younger sister? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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