“ There are no limits for excellence…If you put in the work mentally, physically, and emotionally, then you can have the result, ” said Venus Williams after defeating Peyton Stearns at the CITI Open last month. Williams’ high regard for her own capabilities wasn’t unjustified, given she had just won her first match after coming out of retirement. And while she did bow out of the tournament in the next round, the 5x Grand Slam winner still hopes to continue pursuing her love for the sport for as long as she can.

On Monday, Venus will make her comeback at the Big Apple for the 2025 US Open. At 45-year-old, that’s an impressive feat in itself. Naturally, fans can’t help but speculate if this could be her final appearance at the top-tier tournament. However, Williams just might surprise u

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