Venus Williams is approaching 35 years of age. Her 1997 US Open runner-up finish placed her in the top tier of tennis. Health problems pushed her out of the top tier. Venus’ career is not going to continue forever, but it is encouraging to see her win matches and reach a tournament final this…
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Interview with Venus Williams
It is a little bit later than I had hoped, but here is the link to my time in a press conference with Venus Williams on August 12, 2013. I have been in press conferences with multiple top 10 players and players who have won slams, but asking questions of a 5 time Wimbledon champion…
Venus Williams’ Legacy
Sports Illustrated Mailbag Today a tennis fan asked Jon Wertheim if Venus Williams will ever win another singles major. Wertheim, an all-around good guy, answered that it was unlikely due to age, health and form. This is an answer I think most tennis writers would give. It is easy to forget that Venus first reached…
2013 Australian Open Day 1 Picks
Predicted Winner in BOLD – Some of these matches are sheer guesses on my part First Round Venus Williams (25) vs. Galina Voskoboeva – Venus’ singles successes have slowed, but maybe she can have a deep run here. Nicolas Almagro (10) vs. Steve Johnson – I always like Almagro’s shot making; I just hope he plays well under pressure. Tamira Paszek (30)…
10 Olympic Takeaways
Serena Williams adds to her sublime legacy with decisive gold medals in singles and doubles. Serena has career Golden Slams in singles and doubles now. Fodder for a GOAT debate? Speed Kills – Andy Murray took a huge step by winning 5 straight sets over Djokovic and Federer en route to a gold medal in…
Olympic Tennis Review: 2000 Venus and YK Reign in Y2K
Like the Seoul Olympics of 1988, Sydney fell after the US Open. The easier schedule along with a somewhat solid 1996 for tennis led to another successful games. Venus’ 2000 Dominance Venus Williams won Wimbledon and the US Open in 2000. She posted a 35 match winning streak that spanned Wimbledon through the US Open…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 