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The hopes are searing as the dates for the grass-court season are nearing. Venus Williams has assured that she would be back and has been working on rehabilitating her hamstring injury. However, decades’ worth of training has made her toned and strong, which obviously derives questions about her fitness routine. But Venus Williams cleared the doubt and shed light that she was concentrating on improving her hamstring rather than developing her biceps.

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The seven-time Grand Slam champion had to keep a powerful mind and body to create a legendary record on the court. However, this time, she is focusing only on her recovery, sidelining her biceps.

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Venus Williams prioritizes her recovery over her biceps for her comeback

Tennis enthusiasts are aware of the fact that the American tennis legend Venus Williams is past her peak. However, that is not enough to forget about her proficiency in the court.

Hence, one fan asked if she has been working on her biceps. In her routine interaction with her fans, Venus Williams took to EleVen’s Instagram to clear some doubts. She stated, “I like how you held me accountable but I have not been hitting them. At all. The biceps are pretty small.”

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However, she also made her priorities clear. Williams stated, “It’s just not my priority right now.” She faced a hamstring injury during Auckland Open, so her focus is on recovery.

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She stated, “My hamstring is more work than I can describe. You know that moment when you have to abandon the ship and just stay alive, that’s kind of where I am now. I have gotta get this hamstring to life.”

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This is proof of her resilience and passion, which has stayed alive even after turning 42. She has also cleared all the doubts regarding her retirement.

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The seven-time Grand Slam champion became the center of attraction after her sister Serena Williams retired from professional tennis.

Venus Williams posed at the Chamartin Tennis Club in March to train for her comeback, squashing rumors about her retirement.

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Where do you think Venus Williams will make her grand comeback? Wimbledon or US Open? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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