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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Howard Fendrich

Venus Williams is back at Wimbledon at age 43 and ready to play on Centre Court again

AP2003

Asked two days before her 24th Wimbledon begins whether she’s still excited to play tennis at this level, Venus Williams quickly answered: “It’s so much fun.”

The next question Saturday was about being on tour without her younger sister, Serena, who wrapped up her career at last year’s U.S. Open. The reply: “Not as much fun.”

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