Williams: “This time I have already managed to work a little”

American tennis player Vinus Williams She held a press conference in Washington, during which she stated that she was returning to tennis after a 16-month break due to her love for the game, and hinted that Serena Williams could also return in the near future.

The 45-year-old American should go to the court at the WTA 500 hardo tournament in Washington, the US capital. In the first circle, her rival will be Petton Sterns. Previously, tennis players have never met with each other.

At the end of 2023, she completed the season immediately after US Open due to knee problems. The recovery was also delayed for 2024.

“When I was on Wimbledon this year, I spent only one day there, and it was so beautiful and exciting. I remembered all the moments that I survived on the court: of course, adrenaline, all this … I think it is pure pleasure – to play. The joy of fighting, from overcoming – because when you play, you constantly overcome something: rivals, weather conditions, and often yourself. All this is incredibly exciting. ”

“Why not?” – the seven -time champion of the Greater Helmet tournaments in response to the question why she decided to return to sports after such a long break was joked.

According to the director of the Citi DC Open, Mark Ain, it was he who herself asked him for a Wild Card.

“This time I had already been trained a little. And, of course, I love the game itself. And hard is my favorite cover, on it the most comfortable. So there are many factors here.

I didn’t think something like this would happen in my life. In my youth, I just wanted to play, to be a champion. I loved tennis that I didn’t imagine that all this would grow into something more than just me.

And now I see young girls succeed, win, inspire a new generation. I could never imagine that. It’s like an glaze on a cake, with a cherry, nuts and all decorations. It’s fine. ”

Williams also tried herself as a commentator during Rolan Harros on TNT Sports, sharing her valuable analytical experience.

“I realized that it is very easy to say something on the air,” Vinus admitted. – I thought: “Be careful. Don’t slap something. Don’t be too categorical. ” And I have so many thoughts – and many of them may not be too substantiated.

So I am glad that everything was done and I was not canceled! ”

Although all the attention in the tournament will be drawn to Vinus, the fans spoke about her younger sister – Serena, which was noticed in training. The 23-time Champion of the Great Helmeth Tournament has officially completed his career after the US Open 2022, but now heated rumors again about a possible return-in one form or another.