After winning seven grand slam singles titles, spending 11 weeks as the world No. 1 and forming part of arguably the most dominant tennis dynasty in history – there is very little left for Venus Williams to achieve in the sport.

And yet the 45-year-old is once again preparing to compete at another grand slam, after being handed a wild card entry into this year’s US Open .

Having already played in the much-talked about mixed doubles event earlier this week, Venus is now set to take the stage in the singles draw – a competition she has won twice already in her legendary career.

To grasp how and why Venus is still playing at the highest level, over 30 years on from her professional debut, it’s helpful to understand how her sporting legacy started – and hardly anyone knows that better t

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