The world of professional tennis is filled with ups and downs, and Venus Williams, a seasoned player, and multiple Grand Slam winner, is no stranger to this rollercoaster. At the recent Libema Open, Williams experienced a disappointing first-round loss, leaving her disheartened.

To accept her loss and share the experience with her fans, Venus Williams shared a heartfelt post on Instagram. To make her feel better, a lot of her fans and friends came to her rescue. As an unwavering supporter, her brother-in-law, Alexis Ohanian, stepped in to help lift her spirits as well.

Venus Williams gets support from Alexis Ohanian after losing her first match at Libema Open

Williams was eliminated in the first round of the Libema Open, held in the Netherlands, after a hard-fought battle against Maria Sakkari. Despite her best efforts, Williams was unable to secure the win, leaving her feeling understandably frustrated and upset. As a seasoned athlete with numerous titles under her belt, it’s no surprise that Williams holds herself to exceptionally high standards.

Venus Williams posted on Instagram a post to embrace her loss. She added, “Being on the court yesterday was thrilling! Just as exciting my family all came to cheer me on. Also, I know I have the support of my fans which means the world to me. I’m really happy with how I played and I am just getting used to playing matches again which is to be expected.”

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She further added, “The best news is I walked off the court yesterday not hurt and not even sore after a long match and a string of really challenging injuries which means I have a chance to build on yesterday’s performance in my next events. It’s not easy to continue to come back after unexpected injuries and delays but that’s life and I love what I do and I believe in what I am doing. If you fall 10 times get up 11, never quit before the miracle.”

Alexis Ohanian stepped in to comfort and encourage Venus during this difficult time. Ohanian, who has been a steadfast presence in the lives of both Williams sisters, knows the first-hand challenges that come with professional tennis and the importance of emotional support. The Reddit co-founder joined the Instagram conversation and added a loving comment that said, “Love you, sis”. To which Venus replied, “Love you back”.

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After sharing this heartfelt message, her fans too came to provide her with all the support she needed.

Venus gets support from her fans and loved ones after Libema Open loss

A lot of prominent public figures made it into the comment section of Venus’ post. NBA player, Matt Platenga posted, “I could watch you play till you’re 100! You’re the GOAT!” Another tennis enthusiast and tennis writer added, “Your resilience mentally and physically is an inspiration to us all. Your passion for this sport is infectious and so refreshing to see. We are so lucky to have you in this sport. Let’s go Venus”.

Actor and host Prakash Mritraj also commented on the post. He added, “Absolute hero! So proud of the way you fought out there Vee”. No matter what the results of the match were, Venus’ fans will always have her back and this is proof enough.

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