Venus Williams Research Paper

Goal: To write a a 800-1000 word article on professional tennis player Venus Williams.

Total Word Count In This Document: 803

Title: Should Venus Williams Retire?

For anyone who follows professional tennis, two names stand out: Venus and Serena Williams. Everyone knows the Williams sisters as an unstoppable force, whether they’re playing together or individually. Furthermore, everyone sees them as inseparable, in that one always accompanies the other (whether on the court or simply in conversation). However, contrary to popular belief, the Williams sisters are not the same - and in fact, some differences have even led people to question whether one of the sisters should retire.

That sister is Venus Williams, who was once ranked the No. 1 tennis player in the world and has won the Grand Slam seven times, more than any other active female player except for her younger sister. Venus has won 14 Grand Slam titles in women's doubles and two

It’s possible that Venus simply is not able to keep up, and that once she achieved the top spot, she is not capable of keeping it. One competitor in particular stands out, as she not only holds the No. 1 spot but is also Venus’ closest partner: her sister Serena. The two are unstoppable when playing doubles, but when it comes to singles, Serena has been at the top for years. It’s possible that Venus simply cannot keep up with her sister, and as a result she is suffering drawbacks to her professional career.

Whatever the causes of her decline in performance, there’s no doubt that Venus Williams is still a talented tennis player. She is able to accomplish an incredible amount despite the setbacks described above; however, it may be in her best interest to retire soon while she is ahead. Retiring could give Venus Williams a much-needed reprieve, and allow her fans to finally accept that her best days on tennis court may be behind