Venus Williams is open to cosmetic surgery in the future

She told Britain's Marie Claire magazine: "If I felt like I wanted to feel better about myself, and that's what made me feel better, I would totally do it.

"I would prefer to keep my look, you know. So many people are judging other people. But if it makes somebody feel good that's all that matters."

Venus is "excited" to be getting older at a time of technological advancement in the beauty and health sectors.

She said: "There's going to be so many amazing things that happen for skincare and ageing [in the] next 20 years, so I'm excited to be a part of it. And I'm so excited for what's gonna happen with me and my hip replacement...

"I feel young [for] my age, physically, but my knees have always been aged 80 since I was a kid. They've never been on my side. I've had to drag them along with me."

The Strive writer has always taken measures to look after her health and wellbeing.

She said: "I think wellness has gotten redefined these days, right? Now people are really talking about emotional wellness and mental health - all conversations that were just super-relevant to me. As an athlete... you have to take care of all that or else you're not gonna be able to play well.

"Taking care of my mental and physical health keeps me grounded,

"Wellness has always been a top priority; real strength starts with listening to my body and giving it what it needs. I learned early on that mental health is just as important as physical fitness.

"A consistent routine helps me stay focused, present and balanced every day. There are no limits to excellence - it's all in your mindset and what you're willing to put into it, mentally, physically and emotionally."

Venus is "fascinated" by fashion and loves attending runway shows, though she's taken "forever" to get her spending habits under control.

She laughed: "I love fashion, I really do. I used to always say I'm a recovering shopaholic, but I think I've finally recovered. It took forever.

"I love watching the runway and the shows. I was watching Men's Fashion Week from afar, watching Pharrell [Williams' runway show for Louis Vuitton]. It's fun, it's fascinating, it's inspiring. I love it."