Former World No.1, Venus Williams didn’t play much tennis in 2021. Late last year, she also announced that she will not take part in the Australian Open, same as her sister, Serena Williams. Both sisters have been dominating the WTA Tour for more than a decade now. So, it was a big blow for both tennis fans and the Australian Open to not be able to see either of them.
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However, Venus Williams recently revealed that she’s working to make her comeback on the Tour soon.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 08: Venus Williams of The United States of America celebrates after winning match point in her Women’s Singles first round match against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium during day one of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 08, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Venus Williams provides an update about her return
Recently, on Instagram, Venus Williams hosted a Q&A session with fans. One fan asked Venus, “How are you?” In reply, Venus said something really interesting that will definitely excite tennis fans around the globe.
Venus replied, “I’m doing great. What about you? Just fine, oh yeah, I’m glad I asked… more than anything I am, guess what? Gearing up to get back on Tour, I can’t wait (with a smile).”
@Venuseswilliams can’t wait to see you back on tour!!! ❤️❤️🔥🥳 #Veelieve
This news will surely bring joy to many tennis fans who have missed seeing her on the tour. The 7-time Grand Slam winner last played in a WTA event in Chicago in August 2021. Since then, she hasn’t played a single competitive match.
The return of the Williams Sisters?
Although Venus provided an update about her return, she didn’t state the exact date and the tournament of her return.
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Meanwhile, her younger sister, Serena Williams, is yet to provide an update about her return. The 23-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t played since injuring her hamstring during the first round of Wimbledon last year.
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Serena Williams of The United States is congratulated by her sister and opponant Venus Williams of The United States following their ladies singles third round match on Day Five of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Prior to retiring, Serena would certainly like to win her 24th Grand Slam title. As for Venus, that might be too-ambitious a dream, but it will definitely be a treat to see her compete again.
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