Venus Williams is back on the court after a year-long hiatus, and she’s bringing the vibes! 🌟 The 45-year-old tennis legend lit up the Citi Open in Washington with her signature smile, but she admitted one thing would make her return even sweeter: sister Serena Williams joining her. 🎾
"I keep saying to my team, 'the only thing that would make this better is if she was here,'" Venus shared, referencing a recent social media clip of Serena swinging a racket. "We always did everything together… but if she comes back, I’m sure she’ll let y’all know." 😉
Serena, 43, hasn’t played professionally since her 2022 U.S. Open farewell, where she hinted at "evolving" beyond tennis. But Venus isn’t ruling out a surprise comeback. The sisters even hit the court together recently during a practice session. "She can take six months off and still clock it clean," Venus laughed. "You can’t teach that kind of talent." 💥
Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam champ, last competed at the 2024 Miami Open. Her return to Washington—where she received a wildcard entry—has fans buzzing. 🐝 Citi Open chairman Mark Ein called her an "icon" and praised her impact on and off the court. 🏆
Could a Williams sisters reunion be in the cards? For now, Venus is savoring the moment: "This is very special… I think it’s a surprise for the fans—and a surprise in general." 🔥
