"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.

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"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.

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

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