Ch. 9 interview: Venus Williams on Charlotte Invitational, Madison Keys, and her journey with Serena
More than 30 years in the game, and 49 titles later, Venus Williams is proven under pressure -- now, the most decorated tennis player in Olympic history is in the Queen City to play a match against the reigning Australian Open champion, Madison Keys. Ahead of her match at the Charlotte Invitational, Williams sat down with Channel 9 Sports Reporter DaShawn Brown to talk about her storied career and her anticipated match with Keys. DaShawn Brown: I think people would be surprised to hear that even at this stage in your career - with all you’ve accomplished - that you still carry that pressure. Where does that come from? Venus Williams: “You know, I haven’t played a match in a while. It’s been a few months. I’m also going to be testing myself, but I hope I’ll be pleasantly surprised.” RELATED >> Tennis stars Venus Williams and Madison Keys to clash at Charlotte Invitational Brown: Speaking of Madison, have you heard the story of how she got her start in tennis? Williams: " I...