Venus Williams took the court on Tuesday to play in her 23rd career U.S. Open tournament. The two-time champion ended up losing to Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck 6–1, 7–6(5).
Following her first round loss, Williams was asked about her future in the sport, especially as her younger sister Serena will be retiring from tennis sometime following this year’s U.S. Open.
Serena used the term “evolving away from tennis” rather than “retiring” in her announcement a few weeks ago, so Venus was also asked if she plans to “evolve” away from tennis anytime soon.
“Right now I’m just focused on doubles,” the elder Williams sister said.