Serena Williams announced her retirement from professional tennis after the 2022 US Open and many expected also her sister, Venus Williams to retire after the tournament.
In the first round of the 2022 US Open, 7-time Grand Slam champion, Venus Williams, who received a wild-card for the event, took on world number 43, Alisson Van Uytvanck. It was a match of two different sets as the experienced American struggled two find her rhythm in the first set.
It was the Belgian player who dominated the first set from start to finish. She got three breaks, lost only two points on her serve and won the set 6-1. The second set was much different, especially because of Williams and the crowd in New York.
The American player started with a break and soon she led already 3-1. However, she got broken back and eventually the match had to be decided in a tie-break. Despite leading 3-1, Venus Williams lost it 5-7 and therefore her tournament is over.
According to Eurosport, a ceremony was prepared for Venus Williams after the match, but she left the court and also she didn't announce the expected retirement. As of now, it remains to be seen if she retires after doubles or keeps playing for another season.
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