Venus Williams to make broadcast debut during French Open

Former world number one Venus Williams is set to make her broadcast debut at the French Open. The second Grand Slam of the year will begin from May 27 where players from all over the world will participate to showcase their talent and secure the ultimate prize as well.

According to Athlon Sports, former world number one Venus is set to join TNT to make her broadcast debut for the Roland Garros. She will join a host of stars in the coverage, including former world number ones Andre Agassi, Chris Evert, Jim Courier, Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, and Caroline Wozniacki.

The development will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Venus career as interestingly, has not retired from the sport yet. The 44-year-old has won seven Grand Slam titles in her career but has never managed to win a major title while playing at the Roland Garros. Her best outing at the French Open came way back in 2002 where she finished as the runner-up after losing to her sister Serena Williams in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 6-3.

Recently, Williams, in an interview while speaking at the Miami Open, where she is the former world number one, stated that she has no idea when she will return to the court. "I don't really have a plan for the first time in my life,” she said. “I love playing I play everyday, if I feel ready to play then I'll play.”

This year, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will be defending his title in the men’s singles category, where Poland’s Iga Swiatek will be defending her crown in the women’s singles category. Alcaraz defeated Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the final in a five-set thriller with a score of 6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2. On the other hand, Swiatek defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-1 to win her fourth French Open title last year.