The American tennis icon Venus Williams left the WTA tour in the second round of the individual competition when they return.
In the round of 16 of Washington, Williams lost to the Polish Magdalena cheeky, which was placed in five position five with 2: 6, 2: 6. With a victory, she would have become the oldest quarterfinalist since 1990.
The tournament was still a complete success for the former world ranking list. “I had so much fun”said Williams (45) after the match. “Not the result I wanted, but I was able to play a lot of games, which is definitely a plus. I couldn’t be happier.”
Participation in the US Open?
For the seven-time Grand Slam winner it was the first tournament after 16 months, her next appearance she wants to put down at the hard court tournament in Cincinnati. In addition, there is currently speculation about your participation in the US Open.
On Monday, the organizers announced the message of Serena Williams (43 )’s older sister for the Mixed competition. Venus Williams had become the eldest woman since Martina Navratilova in 2004, who won a WTA match, through her opening victory over her country woman Peyton Stearn.