Venus William lost to a teenager on her return after five months

The 42-year-old American tennis player suffered 3-6, 7-6 (3) and 6-2 defeats against Swiss Celine Naef at the Hertogenbosch tournament.

venus williams He returned to the courts after five months out due to an injury and this Tuesday he appeared in the hertogenbosch tournament the swiss is new Celine Naeffbut it wasn’t the best way since he disappeared 3-6, 7-6 (3) and 6-2.

Venus William lost to a teenager on her return after five months

The eldest of the sisters who knows how to be in the first place of the ATP ranking he is away from tennis with a thigh injury and his last fight was on January 4 when he lost in the second round to China’s Lin Zhu in Auckland.

This Tuesday, a few days before his 43rd birthday, Venus looks ready to win after winning the first set and serving with a slight 6-5 in the second. however, the 17-year-old broke him, took him to the tie break which he easily won and took the third set as a formality..

Although the ranking disallowed it because it was in position 696Venus was able to play the tournament thanks to a special invitation and had too the special support from the rostrum of his sister Serenaretired last year at the US Open.

For his part, after losing 2 hours and 18 minutes Williams, Naef will face the American in the next round of the match held in the Netherlands Cathy McNally (62a).

Venus Williams titles in her career

Along with her sister Serena, Venus Williams is one of the most influential tennis players of recent decades and in addition to reaching the top of the ATP rankings, the American has won. 21 Grand Slams singles and doubles, four gold medals at the Olympic Games and a sum of 71 titles.