Former champion Williams, 45, gets US Open wildcard
Summary
Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has received a wildcard to compete in the US Open. This makes her the oldest player to compete in a major tennis event in 44 years. Williams returned to tennis after a long break and will also participate in the mixed doubles event.Key Facts
- Venus Williams, 45 years old, has been given a wildcard to enter the US Open.
- Williams will be the oldest woman to compete in a major tennis event since 1981.
- She returned to tennis in July after a 16-month break.
- Williams won a match at the Washington Open, becoming the oldest player to win a WTA Tour singles match in over 21 years.
- Venus Williams has won the US Open twice, in 2000 and 2001.
- She will participate in the mixed doubles alongside Reilly Opelka.
- This will be her 25th time competing in her home Grand Slam tournament.
- Williams remains passionate about tennis, despite being considered inactive at the start of the year.
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