Why is Venus Williams returning to tennis?

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Venus Williams, winner of 49 WTA titles, seven individual Grand Slams (five Wimbledon and one US Open), 14 doubles, two mixed doubles, five-time Olympic medalist, and former world number one, returns to tennis at 45 years old in the WTA Washington 2025. The American, who has not participated in any professional tournament since March 2024 and has been practically inactive on the circuit since 2019, surprised everyone with a decision that may be risky for the image she may project in the tournament, but will also bring back great memories for everyone, and surely the joy of witnessing her competitive spirit again will be worth it.

She will play the individual tournament against a fellow American, Peyton Stearns, ranked 34th in the WTA rankings. Venus Williams will also compete in the WTA Washington 2025 in doubles alongside Hailey Baptiste. Specifically, they will debut against a player who is ending her career in these weeks, Eugenie Bouchard, who will play alongside Clervie Ngounoue. Venus, who dominated the circuit with her sister Serena in a golden era for both, faced the press for the first time in over a year to explain why she is returning to the professional scene.

- "Why not?"

Direct question: Why is a former world number one and winner of seven Grand Slams returning to tennis at the age of 45? "Why not?" Venus started. "I love tennis and hardcourt is my favorite surface, where I feel comfortable. During this time, I have been playing and not doing badly. I see young players doing very positive things for tennis and their lives, winning tournaments and inspiring future generations. It is something I never imagined. When I was a child, I just wanted to play and be a champion, but I didn't believe that the love for this sport could be even greater than myself," said a player who showed excitement for her return and talked about the numerous occasions when the WTA Washington itself offered her a wild card to participate.

- Extra respect for the media

During the time Venus Williams has been absent from the circuit, she has not entirely disconnected from tennis. She has appeared on television to voice her opinions in some programs or broadcasts as an analyst. Therefore, she has developed an extra respect for the media: "It is very easy to say something out of place and incorrect, and I realized this while live on television. I thought I had to be careful not to say anything wrong and not be too stubborn, as I have many diverse opinions. Though many of them are probably unfounded, so I'm glad I came out unscathed!"

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