After 16 months away from tennis due to health setbacks, Venus Williams is making a bold return at the Washington Open—this time with a new mindset: play hard, but enjoy harder.
Key Highlights:
- Venus Williams, 45, is back after a 16-month break from tennis.
- She had fibroid surgery and called her health journey “very scary.”
- Making her comeback at the Washington Open on her favorite hard court surface.
- Says her goal is to have fun, not chase results or titles.
- Set to play Peyton Stearns in the first round of the WTA 500 event.
- The last victory came in August 2023 vs. Kudermetova.
- She’s sticking to her signature style: “I’m a big hitter… that’s my brand.”
Venus is tight-lipped on retirement: “I hold my cards close.”
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