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With Serena Williams retiring, people are dying to see another Williams on the court. Venus Williams has not retired yet and people are anticipating her comeback, and her fans might just have the perfect news. The ASB Chairman revealed some promising news about the elder Williams sister’s participation in a prestigious tournament. The news will surely give hope to fans about the 7-time Grand Slam champion’s future on the WTA Tour.

Venus Williams might not have had a great run on the court in the past few years. However, we cannot ignore her legacy and the example she has been for millions around the world.

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ASB Chairman talks about Venus Williams making a comeback

This news is going to enthrall Williams fans, as she has a very high probability of participating in the ASB tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. Venus Williams had stated in the past that she would like to continue playing tennis. In response to the same query by the host, the ASB Classic Chairman said, “She’s on the radar and she approached us.” However, there is a major condition behind this.

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He said, “The main decision behind her coming or not to Auckland will depend on what the Australian Open says. I think she wants to play Australian Open. She has applied for a wildcard there.” He also said, “So, depending on what the outcome is there, she might come back to Auckland.”

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Talking about her legendary career, he said, “She is one of the biggest champions of the game. So, of course, if Venus wants to come, she is most welcome.”

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He also noted the importance of seeing Venus Williams play now more than ever. He said, “And she is not going to be there forever, so any opportunity to get a chance to see her, people should take it.”

With Serena retiring to take care of her family and business ventures in 2022, will the upcoming season see Venus following in the footsteps of her sister and walk out of the sport? Are you excited about the comeback of the 7-time Grand Slam champion? Let us know in the comments.