Tennis player Venus Williams, former world number one and winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles, has hinted that her future in tennis is uncertain beyond the next US Open, although she hinted that she has not yet hung up her racket.
When asked about the next season, Williams stated that she should not be ruled out. These statements were made at a press conference prior to the Cincinnati Open, where she received a wildcard entry. The 45-year-old tennis player indicated that her recent focus has been the summer hard court season in North America and does not believe she will play in other events in 2025. In addition to her participation in singles, Williams has been invited to compete in the mixed doubles tournament, alongside American Reilly Opelka. Before her return to competition at the Citi Open last month, Williams hadn’t played since March 2024, which fueled speculation about her possible retirement. She revealed that she underwent surgery to remove uterine fibroids last August. During her initial recovery, even walking was a challenge, and at that time, she was far from being able to play professional tennis. When he returned to training, he did not focus on a formal comeback.I am very much in the moment.
Venus Williams
Williams explained that she took the time to recover and always worked on her game during her practices, even if they were short. In addition, she joked about the physical benefits of tennis, such as maintaining her figure. In July, Williams won her first-round match at the 500-level event with a victory over Peyton Stearns, receiving a standing ovation. She also triumphed in her doubles match alongside Hailey Baptiste. Williams described the fans’ response to her return and performance as “very sweet and motivating.” He was also surprised by the attention generated by the false announcement of his participation in Indian Wells in March.I think tennis is always on my mind, but I felt like I had time.
Venus Williams
Williams added that the fans’ support has inspired her to “give back that same love with my performance” on the court, although she insisted that she doesn’t need extra motivation. “I’ve always played for myself,” she added. Williams made her professional debut in 1994 and won her first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2000. Throughout her career, she has won 49 singles titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles alongside her sister Serena, 2 mixed doubles titles, and 5 Olympic medals, including four gold medals. Currently ranked number 643, Williams will face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.I was in Europe, I couldn’t even be in the zone. I wished I could play, but I wasn’t there.
Venus Williams
