Venus Williams is “ready” to return to the US Open. The Wimbledon champion is all set to come back to the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to take on Alison Van Uytvanck in the first round.
The 42-year-old tennis star told PEOPLE magazine: “Honestly, it’s just the countdown to get ready. Every day is adjustments but most of all, just believing you’re ready to be there.
So I am, I’m ready. ” Venus is also gearing up to take to the doubles’ tournament as part of the American Grand Slam with her little sister Serena, who is retiring following this competition.
The 40-year-old tennis champion - who currently has 23 Grand Slam victories under her belt - is through to the next round after defeating Danka Kovinic on Monday (29.
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