VIDEO: Venus Williams trains with 79-Year old father, Richard ahead of the 2021 US Open

Although Venus Williams may be approaching the twilight of her career, this hasn't stopped the 41-year old from getting an early start in preparation for this summer's hard-court series, that culminates with the US Open.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion reached the second round of this year's Australian Open, but fell in the first round at Miami, Madrid, Parma and Roland Garros. However, the two-time US Open champ was seen ramping up her preparations for Flushing Meadows, alongside her father, Richard Williams.

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The elder Williams was the first coach of both Venus and Serena Williams, and has been a driving force behind their success. Now 79-years of age, Richard Williams was seen assisting Venus with her training, acting as an instructor and motivating her as she completes the exercise.