"Didn't matter as long as I won": Venus Williams didn't have an opponent she was excited to face during career so far

Former World No.1 Venus Williams recently engaged with fans in a Q&A session, during which she delved into the highs and lows of her illustrious career.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion shared some interesting facts, including stating she was never excited to play any particular player except sister Serena, provided she won.

"Who's the person in your career you were excited to play against? (Not Serena)," one fan asked.

"Gosh, didn't matter, as long as I won," Williams replied.

The WTA icon also recalled that her first professional championship was in Oklahoma City in 1998, where she received a glass cowboy hat as a trophy.

"What was your first pro Championship?" another fan asked.

"Oklahoma City 1998. The trophy was a glass cowboy hat," Venus replied.