Venus Williams was eliminated on Wednesday in the women’s doubles on the US Open. The 45-year-old American routinier made her return just before the Grand Slam tournament and plans to continue to play for the time being.
Williams and her Canadian double partner Leylah Fernandez were not able to cope with top favorites Katerina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals. Williams and Fernandez lost in two sets of the first-placed duo: 6-1 and 6-2.
Afterwards Williams was satisfied with her performance and she received a standing ovation from the public. “What I am most proud of is that I am back after such a long time. I have never been out of circulation for so long,” said the seven-time Grand Slam winner.
Williams made her return after sixteen months after sixteen months of absence. The sister of Serena Williams was struggling with health problems for a long time, so she was no longer active on tennis court.
“My biggest motivation was to be healthy again on the tennis court. We succeeded,” said Williams. “I still love tennis a lot. And love is the key, right?”
“If I get the chance to play, hopefully I will return somewhere this year,” closed Williams, who is dependent on wildcards due to her low position.
Earlier in the day, Demi Schuurs was also eliminated in the quarterfinals of the doubles. The Dutch double specialist, together with her partner Asia Muhammad, lost in two sets of the second placed Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani from Italy: 6-1 and 7-6 (5).
Venus Williams was Eliminated in the Women’s Doubles at the US Open on Wednesday. The 45-Year-old American Veteran Made Her comeback Just before the Grand Slam Tournament and Plans to Continue Playing for the Time Being.
Williams and Her Canadian Doubles partner Leylah Fernandez Were No Match for Top Favorites Katerina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend in The Quarter-Finals. Williams and Fernandez Lost in Two Sets to the Top-Seeded Duo: 6-1 and 6-2.
Afterwards, Williams was Satisfied with Her Performance and Received a standing Ovation from the Crowd. “What I am most proud or that I am back after such a long time. I have never leg out of circulation for so long,” Said the Seven-time Grand Slam Winner.
Williams Made Her comeback in July After Sixteen Months of Absence. Serena Williams’ Sister Struggled with Health Problems for a long time, which Meant She was no Longer Active on the Tennis Court.
“My Biggest Motivation was to be healthy on the tennis court again. I succeeded in that,” Said Williams. “I Still Love Tennis Very Much. And Love Is The Key, Right?”
“If I get the chance to play, I hope to return Sometime this year,” Williams concluded, Who is Dependent on Wildcards Due to Her Low Position.
Earlier in the day, Demi Schuurs was also eliminated in the Quarter-Finals of the Doubles. The Dutch Doubles Specialist Lost in Two sets with her partner Asia Muhammad to the second-seded Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani from Italy: 6-1 and 7-6 (5).