In recent years, several tennis legends have said goodbye to the sport, such as Serena Williams, Roger Federer, GarbiƱe Muguruza, Rafael Nadal, Angelique Kerber, and more. However, Venus Williams, despite not having played in a year, has recently stated that she hasnāt retired from the sport.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion is joining TNTās commentary crew for the upcoming French Open, and in an interview with the channel she has clarified her careerās status. āWhile I havenāt retired and am still open to returning to the court when the time feels right, commentating allows me to stay immersed in the sport without the physical demands of competition,ā said Venus addressing the rumors.
āThis decision wasnāt about stepping away from playing but about embracing a new way to contribute to the sport thatās shaped me. Tennis has given me so much, and now I have the chance to give back by telling its stories, celebrating its stars, and sharing its magic,ā she added.
Williams is not the only tennis legend to join TNTās team for the French Open. Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Lindsay Davenport, Jim Courier, Chris Evert, Mats Wilander and Boris Becker, who all have ample experience commenting, will be also part of the lineup.
Venus Williams during the 2025 Met Gala (Getty Images)
What was the last tournament Venus Williams played?
Venus, who is 44 years old, last played in an official WTA Tournament at the Miami Open in 2024. She lost in the first round to Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-3. Since then, the eldest Williams sister hasnāt been on tour.
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In all her career, Venus has been one of the most accomplished players in history, with 49 WTA singles titles and 22 in doubles. Apart from her seven Grand Slam titles, which include five Wimbledon trophies, she reached World No. 1 both in singles and doubles, alongside her sister Serena.
With Serena, she won three Olympic gold medals and another one in singles. They also won a silver medal, making them one of the most decorated tennis Olympians of all time. In doubles, they also completed the career Grand Slams, winning 14 major titles in total.
