
Venus Williams hits a ball while playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers, Washington D.C., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams hugs Coach Murphy Jensen while saying goodbye to teammates after playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers, Washington D.C., Sunday, July 22, 2012. Williams left the match early to head to London for the 2012 Olympics. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams hits a ball while playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers, Washington D.C., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams reacts after hitting her doubles partner Anastasia Rodionova while playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams hits a ball while playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams speaks to a group of children before playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams and Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein speak to members of the media during a press conference. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams laughs during a press conference before a match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

Venus Williams speaks to members of the media during a press conference before playing in a World Team Tennis match between the Washington Kastles and the Kansas City Explorers, Washington D.C., Sunday, July 22, 2012. . (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)