WATCH: Venus Williams asks presenter to STOP TEMPTING her on life away from tennis as she records first Top-20 win in four years

Venus Williams tempted to be on a yacht.

WATCH: Venus Williams asks presenter to STOP TEMPTING her on life away from tennis as she records first Top-20 win in four years

Venus Williams (Credit: BBC)

Tennis great Venus Williams won her first top 20 win in four years, triggering a well-deserved celebration and a hint of lighthearted banter. During her post-match interview, Williams was confronted with a question that elicited both laughter and enlightenment. Inquiring about her unwavering resolve, the interviewer joked about the potential of enjoying a yacht anywhere in the world instead of playing a tournament. Williams responded with a cheeky twist, “Where’s the yacht gonna be? Stop tempting me,” she said.

Williams’ recent success was a significant milestone in her long career, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to the game. The triumph not only snapped a win drought for her, but it also demonstrated her unwavering enthusiasm and ferocious resolve on the court. She talked about how the last few years have been difficult for her in term of performance. But dispite of all that, she is trying to be there on the court and play.

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Williams’ dreams of competing in the Australian Open in January were thwarted when she suffered a hamstring injury at the rain-soaked Auckland Classic, and she didn’t return until June, skipping the French Open. She subsequently hurt her right knee in last month’s Wimbledon loss to Elina Svitolina.

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Fans and teammates alike celebrated Williams’ victory, praising not only her athletic talent but also her ability to inject comedy and perspective into her quest. Her frank response to the yacht issue highlighted that, even in times of success, Williams’ down-to-earth demeanor and sense of humor remain unaffected.

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Venus Williams shines with thrilling upset over Veronika Kudermetova at Cincinnati Open

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Venus Williams (Credit: Cincinnati Enquirer)

Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, made a surprising comeback to win her first match against a top-20 player in four years. The 43-year-old veteran came from huge deficits in both sets to overcome 16th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 7-5 in a tense first-round match at the Western & Southern Open on Monday.

Williams, who is now ranked 533rd, demonstrated her determination on the court, improving her year-to-date match record to 3-5. The seasoned player displayed her ability to overcome adversity, producing a spectacular comeback after falling behind 4-1 in each set. She converted six out of nine break points during the match, demonstrating her tenacity despite two rain delays that provided an extra layer of difficulty to her victory.

This victory is especially significant for Williams, who had been on a ten-match losing streak against top-20 players since her victory over then-No. 5 Kiki Bertens in Cincinnati in 2019. Her recent victory not only stopped her difficult skid, but also solidified her position as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

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