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Venus Williams Enjoys Playing on Clay, Eyes Roland Garros

From El Nacional · (1d ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Venus Williams expressed enjoyment playing on clay courts despite initial adaptation challenges.
  • She acknowledged her opponent's strong performance and the difficult playing conditions, including wind and rain.
  • Williams is considering playing more on clay and hopes to compete in Roland Garros, though she must miss the Italian Open due to prior commitments.

American tennis veteran Venus Williams is embracing the challenge of playing on clay, a surface she hasn't competed on extensively in recent years. Despite a tough opening match, Williams conveyed a sense of satisfaction with her performance, particularly noting an improvement in her movement during the latter stages of the game. Her comments, shared with El Nacional, reveal a player still passionate about the sport and eager to adapt to different playing conditions.

Sentí que en el último juego empecé a moverme mejor en la tierra. Pero, claro, era el último juego.

— Venus WilliamsDescribing her improved movement on the clay court towards the end of her match.

Williams acknowledged that adjusting to clay requires time, having only begun training on the surface a couple of weeks prior, following the Miami tournament. She admitted, "Everything needs an adaptation." However, her overall sentiment towards the red dirt remains positive. "I enjoy this surface, it's fun," she stated, underscoring her enduring love for the game regardless of the court material.

Todo necesita una adaptación. Empecé a entrenar en tierra hace un par de semanas, después de Miami y no había jugado en arcilla desde hace años. Pero disfruto en esta superficie, es divertida.

— Venus WilliamsExplaining the adjustment period needed for clay courts and her enjoyment of the surface.

Reflecting on her match, Williams gave credit to her opponent, describing her as "inspired" and "very focused." She candidly admitted, "I haven't found my rhythm in the groundstrokes," and noted that the challenging weather conditions – wind, rain, and interruptions – affected both players. This honest assessment highlights the unpredictable nature of tennis and the resilience required to compete at the highest level.

Jugué con una rival inspirada.

— Venus WilliamsPraising her opponent's performance during the match.

Looking ahead, Williams expressed a desire to continue playing on clay and has her sights set on Roland Garros. While she regrets having to miss the Italian Open in Rome due to "other commitments" – a disappointment compounded by her husband's Italian heritage – her commitment to the clay-court season remains strong. Her participation and positive outlook suggest a determination to make the most of her remaining time in the sport, savoring the unique experience that clay-court tennis offers.

No he encontrado mi ritmo en los golpes de fondo y las condiciones no fueron fáciles para ninguna. Hubo mucho viento, lluvia e interrupciones. Eso no ayudó a ninguna.

— Venus WilliamsAnalyzing her own performance and the difficult playing conditions.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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