Venus Williams reveals how long she will keep playing tennis for

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Venus Williams explains why she plans to continue playing tennis as long as her body allows.

The former World number one is now 44 years of age and has played just two matches this year.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion became a professional tennis player 30 years ago and has competed against players from multiple eras.

But her passion for the game still burns bright and Williams does not have any plans to officially hang up her racket just yet.

Why does Venus Williams want to continue playing tennis?

Williams is one of tennis’ greatest players and she continues to leave a great legacy and inspire future generation of players.

She has produced an incredible career that includes five Wimbledon championships and four Olympic gold medals. But Williams’ last WTA Tour title came in 2016 and she has not won a Grand Slam since 2008.

Despite her best tennis now seemingly behind her, the veteran, who has written a new book titled ‘Strive: Eight Steps to Find Your Awesome’, wants to continue playing even if it is just for the physical benefits rather than results.

“I’m still training, not every day like before but I’ll always need to be on court. It’s a wonderful way to stay fit, burn calories and have great legs and arms!,” Williams told Harper’s Bazaar UK.

“If you want to look good, play tennis. It doesn’t look like work but it’s exhausting. I will do that as long as I have cartilage. If I keep playing, hopefully the aging process won’t start.”

Where did Venus Williams last play?

Williams played just three tournaments in 2023 and she has featured even less in 2024. She played her first match since the 2023 US Open at the Indian Wells Masters in March.

Williams took on Japan’s Nao Hibino and took the first set comfortably, but she was unable to sustain her advantage.

The American won just three more games for the rest of the match and exited the tournament in the first round.

Williams entered the following tournament in Miami and took on the hard-hitting Diana Shnaider in round one, losing 6-3, 6-3 and she has not competed since.