Overview
- Gauff, speaking at a pre-tournament press conference in Toronto on Monday, said she does not expect to still be competing in her 40s and that she expects to have other priorities by then.
- She described Venus and Serena Williams as having an unmistakable aura that still makes her nervous and called their ability to compete across generations “insane.”
- Gauff arrives at the Canadian Open as the No. 4 seed with a first-round bye and is scheduled to face either Kayla Day or Diane Parry in her opening match.
- Venus Williams was eliminated from the Canadian Open after a 6-4, 6-1 loss to Kamilla Rakhimova, while Serena has recently returned to competition and has not confirmed her next event as she manages a knee issue.
- The exchange highlights how the Williams sisters’ extended careers continue to inspire younger players and may shape decisions about scheduling, longevity, and off-court priorities as the tour moves toward the US Open.