“I’ve undergone various medical tests and also studied my diet in detail, to try to get a better understanding of which foods can help with the symptoms.

“I was the person who always ate their steak first and their salad second – I have totally changed my diet and filled it with lots of vegetables now. I’ve also kept myself in good physical shape, both in the gym and on the tennis court. I’m really proud of the progress I’ve been making.”

- former World No. 1 Venus Williams speaking to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta about her continuing battle with Sjögren’s Syndrome

The tennis icon will make her return to the WTA Tour in Auckland and hopes to complete a full schedule in 2012.