Will Venus Williams Make a Comeback? Her Surprising Thoughts on Returning to Tennis!

Venus Williams may not be putting her racket down just yet.

Despite attending the Miami Open tournament recently only as a spectator, this seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has not definitively closed the door on competing again in the sport someday.

Venus expressed that it was truly inspiring to return and find the competition waiting for her, as she shared in a recap video from the WTA tournament in April. She confessed her fondness for this phase of her life, stating that people often asked her if she was still playing, to which she replied, ‘No, I’m not.’ Yet, they’d follow up with curiosity, “When will you be playing again?

Regarding the query about whether professional tennis is part of her future, she admitted, “For the first time in my life, I don’t have a specific plan. As an athlete and player, I usually have a strategy like, ‘I’ll compete in this tournament to prepare for that one.’

In a straightforward manner, the individual at 44 years old stated, “It feels wonderful now, as if I can say, ‘I enjoy playing, I’ll play each day.’ If I’m prepared to play, that’s when I’ll do it.

In the latter part of the video rewind, there I was, thrilled to my core, as Venus, the tennis legend who had graciously assisted Ons Jabeur in preparing for the WTA tournament by serving as her practice partner, hinted at her own comeback. The anticipation was electrifying!

She said, “Even if I’m not a contender, it doesn’t stop me from assisting others to improve their skills. But let’s face it, I’m also making sure that my own abilities are sharp and ready to go, just in case.

Venus, who competed at last year’s Miami Open and recently won an Olympic gold medal, hasn’t actually left professional tennis. Despite rumors, it’s important to note that she never officially retired. This was emphasized when her sister, Serena Williams, decided to step away from the sport in 2022, leading to some confusion about Venus’ status.

In a 2024 interview on X (previously known as Twitter), Venus expressed her disappointment saying, “The closer it got, the more Serena spoiled it for me.” She added, “As soon as Serena retired, everyone assumed that I had too.

But once that fateful day arrives, she knows exactly how she’ll feel.

She shared, “I assumed I’d weep when retiring because it’s been my life’s work and I’ve trained my mind for it daily. It’s constantly on my mind from the moment I wake up to when I sleep, and it’s a recurring theme in my dreams.

Venus remarked, “I now understand that I won’t shed tears because I’ve truly poured all my heart into this sport. I believe what I’ll feel most is gratitude. That, I suspect, is what I’ll experience.

Though Venus has poured her life into the realm of tennis, countless individuals have admired her skills as spectators. Delve deeper to discover the array of celebrities who share a passion for tennis and graced the courts of the 2024 U.S. Open tournament.

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As a lifestyle enthusiast, I must share that it was truly thrilling to experience the captivating ambiance within the Heineken suite at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, an adventure reminiscent of my days on the set of The Vampire Diaries!