Venus takes an indefinte leave from tennis

Ronaldo · 04-08-2008, 06:26 PM

Anyone know what is up? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

bluetrain4 · 04-08-2008, 06:31 PM

Is she still dating that golfer Hank Kuehne? Maybe she's pregnant.

I hope it's not something too serious.

Djokovicfan4life · 04-08-2008, 06:31 PM

The Williams sisters taking a break? There's some ground-breaking news right there.

bluetrain4 · 04-08-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Djokovicfan4life

The Williams sisters taking a break? There's some ground-breaking news right there.

But, if it was just another one of the Williams' pattented "I'm not focused" breaks, I doubt she would even announce it.

Alexandros · 04-08-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Djokovicfan4life

The Williams sisters taking a break? There's some ground-breaking news right there.

It's groundbreaking when they announce it rather than signing up for then withdrawing from tournaments at the last moment.

Didn't she have some sort of blood related disorder reported around the US Open.

Ronaldo · 04-08-2008, 06:50 PM

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It's groundbreaking when they announce it rather than signing up for then withdrawing from tournaments at the last moment.

Didn't she have some sort of blood related disorder reported around the US Open.

http://www.observer.com/term/50599

ndtennis · 04-08-2008, 06:56 PM

whats new... i can see this "reason" being something really not important

edmondsm · 04-08-2008, 07:10 PM

This is really to bad. I hope she doesn't have some sort of health problem that is forcing her out. It would be really disappointing if she was just doing this because she felt like it. You only have so many years as a pro tennis player and Venus is no sping chicken (in tennis terms).

Ronaldo · 04-08-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ndtennis

whats new... i can see this "reason" being something really not important

If you are anemic forget about any recovery after sustained aerobic or for that matter sustained activity. Feels like a low sugar bonk.

JRstriker12 · 04-08-2008, 07:21 PM

Hmmm.... I caught the end of he practice at Miami and she didn't look too good and didn't seem too happy. I got the feeling that something was wrong.

I hope she's alright. Maybe she's taking a break before she marries that golfer dude or - and this is far fetched - maybe there's a kiddo on the way? Just speculation.

grafrules · 04-08-2008, 07:22 PM

Maybe she is hoping to duplicate 2000 when she last took a leave like this. Hoping for some karma.

edmondsm · 04-08-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo

If you are anemic forget about any recovery after sustained aerobic or for that matter sustained activity. Feels like a low sugar bonk.

Is she?! God I hope she doesn't have sickle cell. That would be horrible news.

Sports_fan · 04-08-2008, 10:48 PM

When I first read the article I thought she might be pregnant but I do hope she's alright and will return to playing.

WillAlwaysLoveYouTennis · 04-09-2008, 05:04 AM

Always the apathy by some is quick. That's disappointing but typical. Yes, have pulled out of majors, or some have retired with little excuse that some outsiders see as credible, but when someone announces indefinite leave this would indicate deductively that it is a serious situation or potentially life changing where one would no longer be able to devote majority of time to tennis. I try not to judge such things one way or the other, as its a new statement especially, and time and news will eventually reveal what's going on. In this case, I wish such person the best.

8PAQ · 04-09-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JRstriker12

Hmmm.... I caught the end of he practice at Miami and she didn't look too good and didn't seem too happy. I got the feeling that something was wrong.

I hope she's alright. Maybe she's taking a break before she marries that golfer dude or - and this is far fetched - maybe there's a kiddo on the way? Just speculation.

Is that Serena eating an orange? She looks to be in a pretty good shape. No wander she won the title.

TNT16 · 04-09-2008, 05:24 AM

She is skipping the Fed Cup . . . I would say this is in the 'no big deal' category

Williams will not play for the United States in the Fed Cup semifinal against Russia on April 26-27, but did not rule out any other tournaments and said she still wants to play in the French Open beginning in late May.

futuretoptenner · 04-09-2008, 05:37 AM

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Is that Serena eating an orange? She looks to be in a pretty good shape. No wander she won the title.

LOL! That is harsh dude! But speculation will continue and we won't know unless she makes an announcement. I'm guessing she just needs to take a break to rebuild the passion for tennis. She hasn't been taking as many breaks as Serena (unjustified).

k_liu · 04-09-2008, 05:49 AM

Venus has always been the better of the Williams sister, in my opinion. It has to be huge for her to go public with this news. I just hope it's not too serious. She's a good person and a player. I hope she returns to the game.

mrDamien · 04-09-2008, 07:22 AM

It should be a times for her to say goodbye to tennis world and switching her carrier as permanent housewife/housekeeper

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Ronaldo · 04-09-2008, 07:30 AM

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It should be a times for her to say goodbye to tennis world and switching her carrier as permanent housewife/housekeeper

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Her next career must be managing that moolah for a lifetime. Tennis' Lenny Dykstra, eh? Her family may help her spend it.

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