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‘Not My Priority Right Now’- Venus Williams Says She’s in a ‘Do or Die’ Situation and Is Currently Not Focusing on Her Biceps

Published 05/12/2023, 10:11 AM EDT

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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.

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.

Venus Williams prioritizes her recovery over her biceps for her comeback

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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.”

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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Is Venus edging closer to retirement?

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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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Amal Joyce