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Why Venus Williams Is Making a Surprise Comeback to Tennis
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Venus Williams returns after health challenges and a 16-month break, accepting a wild-card to compete at the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open this week.
- Venus Williams, aged 45 and a former world number one with seven Grand Slam singles titles, is making her comeback by competing in the Washington, D.C. tennis tournament this year.
- She accepted a wild-card invitation after a 16-month break caused by health struggles including surgery to remove fibroids and a diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome in 2011.
- Williams aims to enjoy the experience with new personal goals focusing on fun, belief in herself, and playing her powerful game despite recent difficulties and time away.
- She said, "I'm still the same player," and described her health journey as "very scary," adding, "Most of the time I don't , but this time I had been hitting the ball."
- Her return suggests a cautious but optimistic step toward competitive tennis, highlighting the challenge of regaining form after a long layoff and prioritizing enjoyment over results.
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