WORCESTER, Massachusetts – Venus Williams is returning to Fed cup play this weekend when the US takes on Belarus. She and US Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fednandez held a news conference on Wednesday. Here is the official transcript:
THE MODERATOR: I want to welcome Venus Williams and Davis Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez. First question, please.
Q. Talk about how you’re feeling, how you’ve been preparing.
VENUS WILLIAMS: I’m feeling better every week. I’m feeling good, having some adrenaline gives me more energy. This is good to be here, especially since last year I couldn’t play. In Germany, I was standing on the sidelines which was tough because I couldn’t help the team at all. This year it’s great to be in a position to help.
Q. When you have an injury like this, how long does it take before you say you’re back in tennis form ready to play?
VENUS WILLIAMS: What kind of injury? I don’t know, because it’s all...
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