Venus Williams is one of the most decorated players in tennis history. While claiming over 73 titles during her almost 30-year career, Venus has traveled around the globe every year. When one travels frequently, they need to carry certain essential items, which can differ from person to person. The seven-time grand slam champion carries one item in her bag, which has been present since she turned pro. As she enters Wimbledon, she made her fans experience notalgic about seeing a young Venus Williams. It even got a reaction from her sister, Serena Williams.

Williams has not played a lot on the tour this year. However, she will be playing in the Wimbledon Championships after receiving a wild card. After playing in the Libema Open and the Birmingham Classic, Queen V will return to her favorite tournament.

Venus makes fans and sister, Serena Williams, remember the good old days 

Following the tradition of Throwback Thursday, Williams shared a picture from when she was a novice on the WTA Tour. Although she went out of the 1997 Wimbledon in the first round, Williams entered the tour in style, with her iconic beaded hairstyle. To maintain the style, she carried a mirror to keep her hair, resplendent in beads, in check.

She added the caption to the post, where she talked about her first year as a pro and how her priorities were much different back then. She was astounded by the size of the mirror her younger self carried, but makes sure she still keeps one with her now, albeit small. Back then, the mirror was to keep her hair in check. Now, she uses it in case something gets in her eye.

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She further said that she is the same as the younger player, although the thought process about things is different.

Looking at the photo of a much younger Venus Williams, fans couldn’t help but remember the days when the elder Williams sister was at the top.

Venus’ fans and her sister taken over by nostalgia!

Serena Williams saw the post and shared it on her Instagram story with the caption, “This is amazing.”

One fan remembered watching Williams for the first time when they were in their teens. @gladdingdav commented: “I remember I was 17 and so excited to watch you but with all the rain it took a week ❤️“

Another Queen V follower remembers watching her when they were a child. @kendalltoole commented: “Baby me watched you and was enthralled this whole time… mirror and all.”

Yet another Queen V fan remembered 1997 as the year to be the first time they learned about her. @paulrothman commented: “That’s the year I saw you on the cover of tennis magazine and I was hooked on tennis and your biggest fan ever since ❤️.“

Following the beat, one user talked about the consistency, but with a slight change. @moemixx commented: “Always gonna be the same but smarter.“

Another follower remembered watching that exact moment, along with one of her matches. @rbtighe commented: “Omg I remember this so well! And the Jana match. The only time I have ever seen you question a ball! And you were right! Thk goodness for Hawkeye.”

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Although she was out of the 1997 Wimbledon in the first round, she would go on to win it five times. Now, with the grass-court grand slam right around the corner, the elder Williams sister will be looking to recreate her victory.