At 43, Venus Williams demonstrates remarkable resilience and shows no signs of hanging up her racket anytime soon, following in the footsteps of her younger sister Serena.
At the age of 43, many tennis players have long retired, some transitioning into coaching the next generation. However, the former Wimbledon champion continues to compete and recently secured a victory against a top-20 player, Veronika Kudermetova, in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open. She expressed great satisfaction with her performance.
"I feel really pleased to be able to play tennis for as long as I can. The time on the court is amazing; I feel that atmosphere, the cheers of the audience, or the joy of winning a point. It's all like the first days I discovered this sport," Venus Williams shared.
At 43, Venus Williams can only participate in major tournaments through wild card entries and often doesn't progress far. Nevertheless, her passion for the game is truly admirable and serves as a shining example for future generations.