Comments on: Say It Isn’t So, But Has Venus Been Eclipsed?

By: Paula V.

Paula V. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:00:48 +0000

Great article, Robert.

Whenever a player has an “off” year, suspicions start to rise, especially for players over the age of 25. I’d say that Venus probably needs the off season more than most, to give her knee a rest.

“Even the best fall down sometimes…” as the Howie Day song goes.

By: Robert Edward Smith

Robert Edward Smith — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:01:52 +0000

An early departure?! She’s been pro for 14 years! She and Serena have outlasted absolutely every top player from their original generation.

By: rubye l. fobbs

rubye l. fobbs — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:21:15 +0000

Venus , like Serena are victims of misguided preparation from day 1. Even though “good” intentions from her father were there, “long run”, until, possibly her late 30′s will never come into fruition. Couple with her other interests, we might as well get ready for an early departure. I sure hope I am 200% wrong!

By: Sunny

Sunny — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:06:02 +0000

I think it will be interesting to see how Venus defends her points at Doha after winning last year. The pressure will be on to stay in the top 5 especially after being eclipsed in the ranking by Kuznetsova this week. (Kuzi to 3, Venus to 4)

By: Anita

Anita — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:42:16 +0000

Thanks Venus. It has been wonderful to watch you at the tornments and for Phila Futures. You are a classy lady. You project a great model to follow for young girls.

By: Callais

Callais — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:06:42 +0000

I think she still has things to achieve. She has never won the French and Australian Open, so it may be a bit similar as it is with Justine Henin. Also, she has somehow got stuck in Serena’s shadow. She’s still more a sibling to her on the court, it seems and that gives Serena “competitive advantage” as she seems to go for the win with more determination than Venus. Especially in the last Wimbledon, Venus’ play was really weak it seemed to me she did not put up a real fight, maybe knowing that in the end of the day it will remain the family.

By: a-tennislover

a-tennislover — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:41:24 +0000

I love Venus. She’s a class act. But, it may be time to close out her tennis career before her game gets really bad. You want people to remember you for the great things, not the downhill slide. Just because other players stay in at late 20s, early 30s, doesn’t mean everyone has to. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone!! You’ve done it all!!

By: DB

DB — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:23:34 +0000

Venus Williams is one of the best tennis players out there. So what if she getting a little old. But there has been others older than her still kicking but on the courts.SO I HOPE SHE DOES WIN IT ALL. I MAINLY HOPE SHE WINS THE FRENCH AND WIMBLEDON IN 2010 GO V GO .

By: Tennis Served Fresh

Tennis Served Fresh — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:57:51 +0000

It could be a combination of becoming older and having a sibling in the limelight. I couldn’t imagine the pressure she gets from Serena stealing the spotlight (especially after the US Open).

By: Marine

Marine — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:52:10 +0000

I don’t think it is about getting old,it is about not having enough variety in their playing style. What worked out when she started no longer cuts it for her now, when all other players do power tennis too. She’s no Justine, we have to admit. I think she doesn’t look after her fitness which is what contributes to her failure as well. Ah well, once a big star turned into a mediocre player.