Venus Williams drops a heartfelt confession after a hard-fought match at the Cincinnati Open.

After returning to the court last month, the tennis icon suffered a devastating defeat, losing to Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro by a 6-4, 6-4 score in the first round of the tournament.

Although the matchup didn't go her way, the seven-time Grand Slam champion was honored to be part of such a competitive match and expressed her deep gratitude to the fans who showed their support.

In an Instagram post, Williams, who sported an all white kit, shared the highlights from the tournament.

"Thank you @cincytennis for your unmatched energy and support," she wrote.

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In the comments section, followers and fans flooded her

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