Venus Williams lost again in her return to the BNP Paribas Open, falling in the first round Thursday, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old Williams, who has dropped her last eight WTA singles matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the Southern […]
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No Venus fairytale as Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Melbourne openers
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins but there was no fairytale for 45-year-old Venus Williams on Sunday. On a hot Melbourne day in which a ball girl fainted, last year’s men’s beaten finalist Alexander Zverev dropped a set before easing into the second round. World number […]
Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam. The American, who has played only a limited number of singles matches in recent years, will compete in the main draw at Melbourne Park for […]
Venus Williams to make Australian Open comeback at 45
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after being granted a wildcard entry, tournament organisers announced on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years. The 45-year-old American last competed at the season-opening Grand Slam in 2021, where she exited in the second round after a loss […]
Venus Williams, 45, to play Auckland Classic
AUCKLAND – Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will compete in the Auckland Classic in January 2026 at the age of 45, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday. Williams has been granted a wild card entry for the Australian Open warm-up event, scheduled from January 5 to 11, marking another chapter in her storied career. The […]