It’s not easy to compete at the age of 43, but with Venus Williams, anything is possible. The American tennis star is making every effort to establish herself on the tennis court after being absent from the circuit for nearly six months. And, while she is attempting to be in shape to play tennis, people questioning her longevity on the court has taken a toll on her mental health.

After earning a stunning comeback victory over Camila Giorgi in the first round of the Birmingham Classic, Williams lost the second round. And now that she has received a wildcard for the 2023 Wimbledon, the American spoke about how she can maintain her longevity and consistency on the tennis field.

Venus Williams lists two factors on which her tennis longevity depends

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has a big summer ahead of her. Venus hasn’t found much success on the more competitive WTA level, she is still moving in the right direction, trying to be her best. Meanwhile, her Wimbledon wildcard has created a debacle among tennis fans. The former world number one in a recent interview with NBC Sports, talked about the two factors that actually decide her time on the tennis court.

She said, “You can be the strongest, fastest player in the world with the best technique. But if you’re not mentally strong, you’ll never be able to succeed at the highest level. If I weren’t consciously working to sustain my mental health. I wouldn’t be able to play as long as I have at this level.” 

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Nevertheless, every tennis fan will agree with what the 43-year-old American tennis star is trying to convey. While physical fitness is very important to play a sport, being mentally fit is something that helps you be consistent and conscious about your passion. Even Martina Navratilova appreciated Wimbledon’s discussion to give Williams a wildcard to play in the Grass Court tournament.

Martina Navratilova believes in Venus Williams’ tennis prowess 

Given her legendary history on the court and the fact that she didn’t actually qualify for the Wimbledon championships. The world number 697 was given a wild card by the competition. The 66-year-old tennis icon tweeted her appreciation for Wimbledon’s decision after hearing this incredible news. She retweeted a post that talked about her wildcard and wrote, “Ditto. A no-brainer.”

On one hand, the 59-time Grand Slam champion believes in Williams’ skill as a tennis player. Just a month ago, another retired tennis player focused on the fact that her presence may pose a challenge for the young players, eagerly waiting to show off their tennis abilities.

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