Most people remember the 2019 US Open tournament because of Bianca Andreescu’s spectacular win over Serena Williams in the final. However, one particular moment remained in people’s minds from the event. It occurred during the second-round match in the women’s singles between Elina Svitolina and 7-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams. 

Venus Williams’ famous coffee incident involving a ball boy

Former world no.1 Venus Williams couldn’t enjoy massive success over the past few years on the WTA tour. In the 2019 US Open, she lost to  Svitolina in the round of 64.  

During the first set, Venus asked for a cup of coffee and her team arranged one for her. They asked a ball boy to deliver the coffee to Venus. When the ball boy arrived at the spot, Venus had already left the court as she took a bathroom break.

Meanwhile, the ball kid was in total confusion as to what to do with the coffee. He made an attempt to follow her to the locker room but stopped at the last moment. Then, he just put the coffee down where Venus was sitting. 

Watch This Story: Looking back at Venus Williams’ first-ever WTA title at 18 years old

Top Stories

Rafael Nadal Faces New Injury Blow Only a Year After His Emotional Tennis Exit

Taylor Townsend Makes Unexpected Coaching Call After Career-Defining Success

Roger Federer Sparks Comeback Frenzy After Huge Australian Open Announcement

Andy Roddick’s Sudden Return to the Court Turns Heads 13 Years After Retirement

Coco Gauff’s Vision Pays Off as Two Tennis Influencers Achieve Major Breakthrough

Interestingly, this was not the first time Venus had asked for a cup of coffee in the middle of a match. Even during the 2019 Cincinnati Masters, the American star repeated the same habit. 

Venus plans to return to the WTA tour for a final stretch 

 The 41-year-old tennis player has  including five Wimbledon titles. The former World no.1 is currently away from tennis and enjoying her time off the court. 

However, fans are still waiting for her return on the tour. The last time she played was in August 2021. Recently, Venus confirmed about her potential return to the WTA tour. Although she hasn’t made any official announcement about her possible return, she could play at the French Open. Off the court, the American star recently teamed up with Lacoste as a brand ambassador. 

It will be interesting to see how Venus Williams performs in her comeback as she would love to bag a couple of titles before hanging up the racquet.

Read More: ‘Like Slicer Dicer’- Venus Williams on How Father Richard Disciplined Serena Williams’ Game