Venus Williams was knocked out in the first round of the 2022 US Open by Belgium’s Alison van Uytvanck, and despite her sister Serena’s decision to retire from tennis, the two-time Flushing Meadows champion (2000, 2001) isn’t thinking about it.

The 42-year-old athlete was defeated by van Uytvanck in two sets 1-6, 6-7 (5).

Venus Williams does not want to hear about retirement from tennis

Ranked 1,504th in the world in singles, Venus was playing only her fourth match in 2022. She could not win a single match this season.

“Right now I’m just focused on doubles.

Without a doubt, this is the longest period I have spent away from tennis and without a racket in my hands.

So it was a completely new experience for me, I tried to adapt as quickly as possible to be ready to play in the US Open, which was not easy.

(Withdrawal question) Three letters: WIN. That’s it, everything is very simple” – Venus Williams.

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams and her sister Serena will compete in doubles at the current US Open on Thursday.

She managed to pass the first round in singles, defeating Montenegrin Danka Kovinic. Earlier, Serena Williams announced that she will retire from tennis sometime after the 2022 US Open.