Venus Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is possibly planning to retire from the sport after playing one last tournament with her sister Serena Williams. Despite her undeniable talent and impressive achievements on the court, Venus has been struggling with injuries and health issues in recent years and has hinted at retirement before. In this article, we will delve deeper into Venus Williams’ legendary doubles career and her rumored retirement from tennis.
Venus has been struggling with injuries and is finding it difficult to keep up with the demands of professional tennis. She has battled Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease, throughout her career and has been open about the physical and mental challenges she has faced.
Venus Williams hints return during clay season: “I would love to! That’s the plan. We will see.” pic.twitter.com/DUg7o8pW1J
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“I think it’s difficult for Venus Williams.” her childhood coach, Rick Macci commented about her retirement predictions. “In my opinion, and I don’t have any insight, I think she’ll retire at the US Open. “I think that she’ll play doubles with Serena. And I think they’re going to exit the stage left at the US Open,” said the USPTA Hall of Famer.
While Venus has not yet made an official announcement about her retirement, one of the upcoming Grand Slams could be her final chance to say goodbye to the fans who have supported her throughout her illustrious career. Tennis enthusiasts everywhere will be watching to see if the Williams sisters can once again dominate the doubles court and leave a lasting legacy as two of the greatest players to ever grace the sport.
When will Venus Williams return to Tennis?
The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis for over two decades, but she has been noticeably absent from the professional circuit in recent years.
The Williams sisters Grand Slam record:
29 singles titles.
14 doubles titles.
4 mixed doubles titles.
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So, when can we expect Venus Williams to make her return to the sport that she loves? The truth is, we don’t know for sure. The 42-year-old has been dealing with injuries and health issues that have kept her out of competition, but she has remained tight-lipped about her future plans.
Williams last competed in the US Open in 2022, where she doubled with Serena only to lose in the first round. Since then, she has been out of action, missing the Australian Open and most probably the upcoming French Open, and Wimbledon.
Moreover, the tennis star has been dealing with Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue and joint pain, for several years. This condition has made it challenging for her to maintain her top form on the court.
As the sisters continue to age, it’s unclear if we would ever see them competing at the highest level again. However, their impact on the sport of tennis is undeniable, and their legacy as an iconic doubles duo is firmly cemented.