Venus Williams is back at Wimbledon at age 43 and ready to play on Centre Court again

Venus Williams, at the age of 43, has returned to Wimbledon and is eager to step onto Centre Court once again.

When asked if she still feels excited to play tennis at this level, Venus replied promptly, “It’s so much fun.” However, she admitted that being on tour without her younger sister Serena is not as enjoyable.

Despite Serena’s retirement last year, the Williams family still has a prominent figure in women’s tennis. Venus, at 43 years old, recently made a comeback after a five-month absence due to a challenging hamstring injury she referred to as a “nightmare.”

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In her previous seasons, Venus only competed in a limited number of matches. She missed the initial three Grand Slam tournaments, including Wimbledon, in 2022, and only played twelve matches in 2021.

Regarding her upcoming match on Day 1 at the All England Club, Venus expressed her determination to face two-time major semifinalist Elina Svitolina from Ukraine. She acknowledged the challenges she faced in recent years but emphasized her resilience in dealing with life’s obstacles.

Throughout her tennis career, Venus has achieved remarkable milestones, including reaching the No. 1 ranking, winning seven major singles titles (the most among active women), and claiming five Wimbledon titles, the first in 2000 and the most recent in 2008. She also has an additional 14 women’s doubles titles, all of them with her sister Serena. Off the court, she has shown incredible strength in managing Sjögren’s syndrome, an energy-sapping autoimmune disease.

Coco Gauff, who defeated Venus as a 15-year-old qualifier in the first round at Wimbledon in 2019, admires Venus’s enduring love for tennis and her unwavering determination in every match. Gauff finds her inspiring and hopes to maintain the same passion throughout her own career.

Venus’s upcoming match on Monday will mark her return to Wimbledon’s main stadium since reaching the final in 2017. Her debut at the All England Club was in 1997, when her opponent, Svitolina, was just three years old.

Svitolina, who returned to the tour in April after giving birth last year, expressed admiration for Venus’s love for Wimbledon and her remarkable achievements throughout her career. She emphasized the immense respect she holds for Venus, both as a champion and for her commitment to the sport.

Due to their recent lack of victories, both players received wild-card invitations for Wimbledon. As for Venus’s future plans, she remained elusive about retirement and the possibility of playing on the tour at the age of 50. She joked about being the one to attempt such a feat if anyone were to try it.

When asked if she would have a farewell announcement like Serena did, Venus responded with laughter, saying she wouldn’t disclose such information.

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