“Dancing is good for the heart and soul. That’s why you’ll always find me dancing,” Venus Williams once confessed in a sunlit IG post, gracefully twirling in a white dress beneath the morning glow! Beyond her legendary tennis career, the 44-year-old has been a true ambassador of joy, spreading good vibes wherever she goes. Dancing has always been a feel-good experience for Venus. Remember when she was spotted dancing at a nightspot during the WTA tournament in Acapulco back in 2020? The 7-time GS champion is charming the fans all over again, with her playful, energy-packed dance moves that have set social media buzzing. So, what’s the full story behind Venus’s groove game?
Let’s rewind the clock to 2016 ASB Classic. That’s where Venus Williams, 35 back then, turned the court into a dance floor as well, challenging rugby star Julian Savea to a playful dance-off mid-match. Cameras caught her busting out the ‘Whip/Nae Nae,’ pointing cheekily at Savea while standing alongside Caroline Wozniacki, leaving everyone in fits of laughter. It was pure entertainment.
Fast forward to 2019, Venus was back at it, lighting up the Lakers halftime show alongside Rob Gronkowski, proving she’s got moves beyond the baseline. And who can forget her light-hearted groove in 2021, teasing her sister Serena with some pre-season dance magic? The 2000 Olympic gold medalist is back with another dose of her signature energy.
Just a while back, Venus posted a video on her Instagram account. Dressed in a full white tennis outfit, complete with a cap perched perfectly on her head, the former US no. 1 danced like no one was watching, moving effortlessly to her rhythm. She paired the video with a cheeky caption, “Move. Groove. Repeat! #DancingWithVenus,” letting the world know she’s still got that playful spark!
But this isn’t the first time Venus has lit up social media with her smooth, carefree moves. Fans still remember that video she posted last year where the 44-year-old American tennis icon danced by the shore, wearing a breezy white mesh shirt, gray shorts, and crisp white sneakers, captioned: “Bringing the beach vibes #DancingWithVenus”
Venus keeps her fans smiling off the court with her charm, but her presence on the court has been missing for quite some time. Last year, she opened up about her thoughts on her potential retirement.
“I’m not done with the racket yet” —Venus Williams opens up about retirement
Venus Williams began her season last year at Indian Wells, but her comeback met an early roadblock. She bowed out in the first round to Nao Hibino, despite a strong start, with the final score reading 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in favor of the Japanese player. The story repeated itself weeks later in the second phase of Sunshine Doubles, as Venus faced the Russian star Diana Shnaider at the Miami Open and suffered a straight-sets defeat, 6-3, 6-3, exiting that tournament in the first round as well.
Fast forward to this year, and the elder Williams sister made headlines for turning down a wildcard entry for the 2025 Indian Wells Open: a stage where she previously reached the semi-finals three times. Ranked 975 in the WTA rankings, the veteran chose to stay off the court for now. Yet, she hasn’t closed the chapter on her career entirely, openly sharing her desire to return when the time feels right, keeping fans hopeful for one last dance.
“I’m not done with the racket yet. At this point, it’s about picking and choosing places I want to be. Last year I really wanted to play in Miami—home—because I hadn’t played there in like five years. It’s nice to be in a place where I can pick and choose, but my game is always at a high level. Even if I’m not on tour, I always keep my game quite high,” Venus said in a recent interview with ‘The Irish News.’
Venus, in her signature white dress and graceful movements, evokes memories of her court appearances. Can we anticipate her return to the court shortly? Share your thoughts below!
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