“You Will See Me in New York” – Venus Williams Follows Sister Serena Williams as She Commits to US Open

The tennis world is slowly coming back to life after nearly five months of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The US Open is all set to start later in August. However, there are doubts regarding the participation of many European players in the US Open. The main reason behind this is the French Open, which is scheduled to start on September 20, just a week after the US Open concludes in New York. But the Williams sisters have already committed their presence in the first Grand Slam event of the post-lockdown era. Recently, Venus Williams conducted a Q&A session on her YouTube channel. There she answered all the questions that her fans sent.

Venus Williams is missing tennis

While responding to one of her supporters’ queries on whether she will participate in the US Open, Venus said, “God willing you will see me in New York, If it is safe to play, I really want to play the US Open. A lot of people are asking: what about the crowds? What about the fans? The US Open stadium is packed, it’s like 20,000 people or 40,000 people or 60,000 people—it’s a lot of people. And the feeling, the atmosphere there, it’s crazy…You feel like everyone’s your biggest cheerleader there. The US Open, I’m hoping I’ll get to play and gosh I’m hoping I get to do that. I will be there.”

The former world number 1 also pointed out that playing in front of a packed crowd at this point might prove lethal. But she also compared tennis with all other professions. She stated that she wants to get back to work like everyone else, and that makes her excited it seems.

The 40-year old continued, “ So right now a crowd would be dangerous. I really want to play tennis. Is that bad? Should I feel guilty about that? I want to go back to work just like most people, I want to do what I do well. I don’t want to sit at home and not have that goal, not have that challenge in my life. That’s just very personal. I do believe we have to go back to work. Sports is like every other business or every other job—it’s a job.”

Williams sisters in action

A few days ago, Venus’ sister, Serena Williams too indicated that she would play at the US Open when the tournament commences on August 31. Even her coach Patrick Mouratoglou confirmed that Serena will be playing at the Flushing Meadows. During her Q&A, Venus also mentioned that she is eager to play doubles with Serena. It seems that the tennis fans around the world are about to have a treat that they have been long seeking.