‘Really, Really Shocking for Me’ – Nearly 30 Years After Tennis Debut, Venus Williams Narrates One On-Court Accident That Shattered Her Spirits

Venus Williams is a name that has long been associated with greatness in tennis. The American legend has earned her place in the history books after an astonishing 7 grand slams along with multiple WTA titles. However, the American player has struggled to find form recently. Playing in the Cincinnati Masters, Venus Williams managed to win her round of 64 match and make her way to the next round. After the match, Venus opened up about the importance of this win and how it will help her.

Interestingly, Venus Williams did not manage to bag any wins after her first round shock elimination at Wimbledon. The Canadian Open also saw her suffer a shocker at the hands of Madison Keys. Venus’ revelation sheds light on how much this victory matters to her.

Venus Williams opens up on how this victory will motivate her

In a recent interview, Venus was asked about how satisfied she was after securing her win in the first round in Cincinnati. Responding to this, Venus Williams reflected on the satisfaction derived from her recent victory. She emphasized the dedication required to reach this point, acknowledging the shock of her Wimbledon defeat and the challenges posed by injuries over the years.

“Definitely, satisfaction from today is just all the work that goes into just being here at all. Just, falling at Wimbledon was really, really shocking for me. I couldn’t believe that happened, especially after all my injuries these past years. I was, like, How did this happen? That one was really tough for me,” said Williams in the interview.

“So I’m really happy to be here, actually. I did my best to be here as soon as possible in the best form possible I could bring in that amount of time. So that makes it satisfying, like, to be able to get a win with, like, very little time to prepare.”

Her success in winning, despite minimal preparation time, amplifies the sense of gratification. This post-match exchange reveals Venus’s resilience and determination, encapsulating the journey and spirit of her comeback. She also reveals that she got a special message from her sister after her emphatic win.

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Serena Williams encourages Venus after her win

After securing the win, Serena Williams took a moment to congratulate her sister after she secured the ticket to the next round. In the same interview, Venus said that Serena texted her and has a lot of confidence and faith in her elder sister. “She believes in me and she knows what I have inside of me,” she added.

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Thus, this revelation tells us of the bond between the two sisters is still strong. Also, Venus’ win after a long time is a sign of relief for the 43-year-old player who has been struggling with form recently. With her seat booked in the next round, she would be willing to keep the momentum going and land another win ahead of the US Open.