William is set to take on Jelena Ostapenko in the Round of 16 of the Birmingham Classic on Thursday.Stream TV and watch episodes of current NBC TV shows and classic hits, and live stream national and local news - anytime, anywhere! Stream series from more networks, including Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, USA, Telemundo and more! Stream timeless episodes of classic series and hit shows from beginning to end - all in one place. The duo played their last doubles match there in front of a packed New York crowd. Serena announced her retirement after the 2022 U.S. How nice it would be to see the Williams sisters take the doubles court one last time. Is Venus Williams playing doubles with Serena Williams at 2023 Wimbledon? She was awarded a wild card to play singles. The five-time Wimbledon singles champion is playing the grasscourt Grand Slam this year. Is Venus Williams playing 2023 Wimbledon? The tennis legend is very much so still playing tennis competitively. Anyone can use Williams' code at BetterHelp ( /venus) to start speaking with a licensed therapist free for one month to 'see how therapy can change their lives.' Is Venus Williams retired? Williams partnered with BetterHelp - an extensive network of trained and licensed therapists - to help others prioritize their mental well being. Knowing how vital it is to have an uplifting family by her side, she decided to pay that support forward.

'More than anyone in the world, she knows exactly what I’m feeling when I step on the court to play, so it’s a comfort to have her there cheering me on.'Įarly on in Williams' career, she prioritized taking care of her mental health. 'Serena has always been my rock, and we’ve been rooting for each other and supporting each other our entire lives,' Williams said. The sisters competed in their last doubles match together in New York.

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion retired from professional tennis after the 2022 U.S. While the match outcome wasn't fully positive, Williams had Serena in her box, providing moral support. 'If I weren’t consciously working to sustain my mental health, I wouldn’t be able to play as long as I have at this level.'Īhead of the Birmingham Classic, Williams competed at the Rosmalen Grass Court Championships in her first match since January but fell in the first round to 17-year-old Celine Naef. You can be the strongest, fastest player in the world with the best technique, but if you’re not mentally strong, you’ll never be able to succeed at the highest level,' she admitted. 'Tennis … is as mental as it is physical. How experience beat talent in the Novak Djokovic-Carlos Alcaraz French Open showdown

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