9 Months After Making Serena Williams Sob in Gratitude, Venus Williams Finds Perfect Support in Her Little Sister as She Returns the Favor Without Much Fuss in Netherlands

In only a few days, Venus Williams will turn 43. However, age is no bar for Venus when it comes to tennis. The legendary figure, who has amassed 7 singles Grand Slam crowns, continues to play at the top level of professional tennis. Of course, her best days are well behind her, but the fact that she is still an active pro reflects her passion for the sport. In the buildup to the 2023 Australian Open, the veteran sustained a hamstring injury, which forced her to spend several months on the sidelines. However, last month, Venus announced that she would mark her return to action at the Libema Open in the Netherlands. Now, Venus’ return is finally upon us. What’s more? Her biggest fan has also made it a point to travel to the Netherlands to watch her in action. Turns out that fan is none other than her sister Serena Williams.

Venus took to the Libema Open court to rapturous applause from those in attendance. Among those applauding her was her sister Serena. Once again, it reflected the incredible level of love and support the two sisters have for each other. After all, last year, Venus turned up to see Serena in what turned out to be her final match as a professional tennis player.

Serena Williams watches on as sister Venus takes on Swiss youngster

Venus’ comeback came against Celine Naef, a 17-year-old up and coming youngster from Switzerland. As a result, all eyes were on Venus to perform. Serena’s eyes too were firmly fixed on the glorious grass on the Libema Open court, as she hoped for her sister’s comeback to be a winning one.

What’s more? Serena wasn’t the only family member in attendance to catch Venus in action. Venus and Serena’s sister, Isha Price, was also present, and so was their nephew. Quite clearly, when it comes to familial support in tennis, no one does it better than the Williams.

By being in attendance, it seems like Serena has returned Venus’ favor from 2022. At the time, Serena faced Ajla Tomljanovic in the 2022 US Open. The match ended in defeat for Serena. More importantly, it meant the end of her glorious tennis career. Unsurprisingly, tears flooded Serena’s eyes. However, Venus looked on and did all she could to support her tearful sister.

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Serena’s words after her 2022 US Open exit proved Venus’ importance in her life

Despite having the backing of the crowd on home soil, Serena couldn’t outwit Tomljanovic. As a result, she bowed out not only out of the US Open, but also professional tennis. In her retirement speech, Serena sang the highest of praises for elder sister Venus.

While Serena thanked her parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price, she saved the best words for Venus. Serena expressed how she wouldn’t have turned into one of the best tennis players ever without Venus’ support. Her words made Venus incredibly emotional as well, as the tennis world said goodbye to the Open Era’s greatest woman tennis player.

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