Venus Williams is back on the tennis scene, ready to compete for the first time in more than a year, and while she smiled or laughed frequently Sunday while discussing her return at the DC Open, there was something that would make her even happier: if her younger sister Serena were along for the ride.

As Venus Williams prepares to make her tennis comeback at the DC Open after more than a year away from the sport, she has unsurprisingly fielded questions from reporters on a video her sister, Serena,

Venus Williams has opened up on speculation she may be retiring from tennis as the 45-year-old gears up for her return. The former world No1 has not played a match since the 2024 Miami Open, but has chosen to take a wildcard place at this week’s Citi Open in Washington.