The whole tennis community is eagerly waiting for the Indian Wells to bring in the action. While Rafael Nadal boosted the excitement of the ATP fans by announcing a comeback, Venus Williams didn’t let the WTA fans down by grabbing a wild card entry for her as well. While the decision was completely unexpected, there happened to be a strong driving force behind Venus Williams’ decision.
Legendary tennis star Venus Williams is currently gearing up for a comeback at Indian Wells 2024 after an evident span of keeping herself on the sidelines. In a recent statement, she expressed the value Serena Williams added to making her comeback decision. She said, “My little sister Serena told me I’m not allowed to quit and of course I would never quit but it’s a mandate! She said no, so I will be back on the court.”
This encouragement from her sister and a legendary tennis figure not only highlighted Venus’s craze for the game but also gave out the love and respect she carries for Serena. As the tennis star is set to enter the Indian Wells as a wild card, it remains to be seen if she will gain an evident spot in the charts or face a challenging opponent in her opening matches.
Venus Williams reveals her plans for the upcoming season
Besides narrating the incident where Serena motivated her to make a comeback, Venus Williams also talked about the plans she holds for this season. Acknowledging the long break that she has been on, the 43-year-old said, “I have not played since 2019 due to injuries. It’s a long time.”
Revealing her targets for the 2024 season, she added, “One of my big goals is to play in the United States to play in Miami open to play Indian walls.” As the tennis star revealed her desire to play the home major event, the excitement of the fans currently has no limits to hold.
