In a recent revelation made by Venus Williams, the American tennis star, spoke about her backup plans if her tennis dreams faltered. As her tennis career soared to new heights, the former World No. 1 remained anchored to her intellectual passions.
She admitted her love for academics when she was young. In a recent video on her YouTube channel, she candidly shared how her liking for education kept her grounded and motivated, even during her high school days. She said, “I was like uh I wish I was still there. I was a nerd I admit it. I loved school, I didn’t wanna leave school when I got in high school.”
Beneath her triumphs on the tennis courts lies an understanding of the unpredictable nature of life. Venus emphasized the essence of a backup plan. She wholeheartedly endorsed the idea of not placing all your eggs in a single basket. She stated, “Anything could happen okay, so that’s why you have to have something in your head…”
Venus Williams on importance of having a back-up plan:
“I was a nerd. I loved school, I didn’t wanna leave school & when I got in high school I was like ‘I wish I was still there.’ The most important part is you don’t know what your future is, so you have to have a backup plan” pic.twitter.com/X0f5ZCaV8e
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 5, 2023
Venus further underlined the importance of being a well-rounded person. She passionately urged aspiring athletes to embrace the power of knowledge and learning, for it transforms them into engaged personalities who can discuss any topic. If you can’t, she said, “Either A- you’re going to be quiet or B- you’re gonna have to sound like a fool, so you choose.”
Through her own experiences, Venus Williams encourages young players to prioritize education and maintain a broader perspective in life, understanding that only success in sports doesn’t define their entire journey.
Venus Williams is not retiring anytime soon
Despite a challenging season marred by injuries this year, Venus Williams is determined to make her mark once again. The former World No. 1 endured a lengthy period on the sidelines after a hamstring injury during a tournament in Auckland back in January. Her comeback aspirations were dealt another blow when she suffered a leg injury in her opening-round match against Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon.
However, there seems to be a double bonanza for her tennis fans as the 43-year-old American will be making back-to-back appearances in two prestigious ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, where she has received wild cards. The first tournament on the anvil is the Canadian Open from August 7 – 13, where she will play her first-round match against, the 13th seed Madison Keys.
🚨🚨 Sound the alarms! 🚨🚨
The seven-time Grand Slam champion, @Venuseswilliams, is heading to #CincyTennis this August!
🗞️ https://t.co/IvqvqwDoGW pic.twitter.com/gCNxkp4q2Q
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) July 31, 2023
In the subsequent week, she will be playing in the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati from August 14–20, which will be the last tournament before the US Open. Tennis lovers are eagerly awaiting the return of this vintage warrior to the court.
Venus Williams has proven time and again that setbacks only fuel her determination to push ahead. leaving fans hopeful for an inspiring comeback performance.