Superstar tennis player, Venus Williams who was recently involved in a car accident killing a 78-year-old Jerome Barson, resumed for her Wimbledon tour today. The William sister broke down in tears after being posed with question about the car accident she got involved in at the post-match press conference.
On the crash, Williams said: There are no words to describe how devastating [it is]. I’m completely speechless.
She then began crying, and left the room to compose herself before returning to answer another couple of questions on the match.
Venus Williams emotional at #Wimbledon after being asked after car accident — heavy situation pic.twitter.com/LSdkvumiw0
— Brandon Radcliffe (@BrandonWhatsill) July 3, 2017
The collision, which happened on 9 June, caused the death of Jerome Barson, 78.