At hot-for-Wimbledon, Venus Williams nears Serena showdown (Yahoo Sports)

At hot-for-Wimbledon, Venus Williams nears Serena showdown (Yahoo Sports)

Venus Williams is no longer the player she once was, on account of the passage of time and the day-to-day ups and downs of an energy-sapping condition. At age 35, 21 years removed from her first professional tournament, Williams still possesses a dangerous serve, along with the muscle memory that comes with seven Grand Slam singles titles, five at Wimbledon. ”She probably comes back here and, you know, I think, she almost feels like this is home,” said David Witt, Venus’ coach.

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