World no. 2, Venus Williams, the Queen of Grass, might find her feet on grass and has had many problems on clay, but the American is finding her way through the red dirt of Roland Garros this year.
Williams advanced to her first fourth round at the slam since reaching the final in 2002 where she lost to younger sister, Serena. The last few years, she has gone in the third round.
“Obviously grass suits my game,” Venus told reporters. “For me the clay is just about my mindset, remembering that I have to hit some extra balls.
“I think in the past I’ve played too aggressively, so just this season I’ve tried to play my game still, but to be patient. Most of the successful players are very aggressive so to change your mindset to be patient enough is tough.?
Venus, ironically, has one of the best record on clay this year, including one title at the Abierto Mexicano event in February.
“As time passes, I think that I understand the game more on any surface to be honest,” she added.