How Venus Williams Improved Her Tennis Game

After successfully adopting a new relaxation technique to end her four-year grand slam drought at Wimbledon, Venus Williams is determined to continue her resurgence during the US hard court season.

Williams outlasted fellow American Lindsay Davenport in the longest women’s singles final in Wimbledon history to capture her third All England Club crown earlier this month.

“I needed to slow things down in my mind,” the five-time Grand Slam champion said on Monday.

“You have to be able to relax. I was putting way too much pressure on myself all the time before Wimbledon. Now I know not to think too far ahead. “I felt like I was so close so many times to winning another Grand Slam and just needed to keep giving myself more opportunities. This time, I came good on it.

“I’m now looking forward to following up on my success.”

She said her relaxation technique has taught her to focus only on her short-term goals. “I couldn’t think ahead so much anymore,” said the 25-year-old Venus.

“I’m feeling mentally refreshed and I’m happy."