Venus Williams has turned heads yet again. The 42-year-old tennis legend clinched her first victory in almost 2 years at Auckland Classic on Monday. She was up against American player Katie Volynets who is literally half her age. Venus’ victory is definitely a great boost to her encouragement before the Australian Open. Her fans have not been able to keep calm after this victory. The surge in Twitter reactions and comments to her beating Katie is not just owing to her long career.
She has done it 😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺#venuswilliams #veelievers #comeback pic.twitter.com/iTijfyfSPX
— Auckland round 2 ! 🔜2023 🦘🤩 (@VeeSTARWilliams) January 2, 2023
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Venus Williams has amassed a long list of fans over her almost 30-year career. They have been inspired by her attitude, and her personality in general. One of them being her brother-in-law Alexis Ohanian. Ohanian is a regular cheerleader to both the Williams sisters and especially for Venus now.
Venus Williams is not done owning matches like a pro
The Venus storm has taken over Twitter with fans revamping their allegiance to the pride of being on Team Williams. Fans have called her the “Queen” and “Mother” of tennis.
SHE FUCKING MOTHERED THIS https://t.co/LrNoD8377l
— MOTHER VENUS- #50inAuckland (@tipsyguttergirl) January 2, 2023
30 years of dominance. So proud of you queen @Venuseswilliams 🤎🙏🏾 https://t.co/r02kHIrwIp
— Pooda (@GloryToGod__) January 2, 2023
30th season on tour. 42 years old and beating players half her age. she is a LEGEND. she is an ICON. Venus Williams 🤍 https://t.co/9EzAsLOcqI
— ✨ (@hollywoodbIues) January 2, 2023
The fact that Katie Volynets is just 21, paints Venus in more glory on this win than ever.
She can still go with youngings https://t.co/hpvfSDQhR9
— James Williams (@WillJam29) January 2, 2023
Wild Card, 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles 42 years young Well ✅ Done📍 https://t.co/aAHY9QNFQK
— iiliyaa_ (@iilyaa__) January 2, 2023
The Queen is back! 🥹 https://t.co/xNvptI7Gde
— .Nma💚 (@Ajmystro) January 2, 2023
Venus’ newfound winning streak on the court has encouraged her fans to talk about her influence on their lives. They are extremely happy to receive such amazing news at the beginning of 2023.
@Venuseswilliams has always been my spirit guide but this start to 2023 has me on turbo. https://t.co/0OU4I2eWZa
— paul oakley stovall (@tallpowerpaul) January 2, 2023
Venus has been in the professional game almost as long as I’ve been alive. 😭 C’mon queen 💪🏼 https://t.co/Ll1yhjfWxy
— Jake (@JakeMcMillian) January 2, 2023
Venus’ brother-in-law, Alexis Ohanian, has also made it a point to partake in the pride of other Venus fans. Alexis reposted the video of her last set with Volynets on Twitter and encouraged her to own 2023!
Let's go 2023 @Venuseswilliams !! https://t.co/hLmLe97xlE
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) January 2, 2023
Venus is a charisma- and we are not just talking of her game on court. The tennis legend’s body language and actions after clinching victory is also receiving applause from her fans. Truly, it does seem like the tennis world has been “restored” with this comeback!
God, I love her proper handshake 👏👏 https://t.co/Nq0OfrLJS9
— Susie (@pandsreid) January 2, 2023
The fist pump. The smile. The twirl. Yeah, the tennis world has been restored. Venus Williams LADIES & GENTLEMEN😍😍 #LFG https://t.co/2hi3fhUz1Q
— I'M THAT GIRL😈💖 (@Behive4life) January 2, 2023
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Williams’ victory has sure made her feel the way her fans want her to feel on court- like a queen. Nobody likes being a runner-up and surely not Venus. The 42-year-old is due for her next match on Wednesday at the ASB against Zhu Lin of China.
AO players must look out for this wildcard entry
Venus Williams is making a wildcard entry later this month at the Australian Open. This year will be her 22nd season in the tournament after her debut in 1998. Venus has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her fans in Australia. She believes that it will be great to play for them again this year.
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Venus is attached to the Australian community for their support throughout her long career. She has been an Australian Open finalist twice in 2003 and 2017. The tennis legend will be making her grand entry at Melbourne Park soon. From her victory at Auckland Classic, fans are sure expecting a great year from Williams.
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