Venus Williams gets a US Open singles wild card at 46, with maybe a spot being held for Serena
Summary
Venus Williams, aged 46, received a wild card to play singles at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The tournament is also holding a wild card spot possibly for her sister, Serena Williams, who may return to compete at 44.Key Facts
- Venus Williams got a wild card to enter the U.S. Open singles event at age 46.
- This makes her the oldest singles entry since Renee Richards in 1981.
- The U.S. Open is holding one wild card spot that might be for Serena Williams if she decides to play.
- Venus and Serena recently played doubles together at the Cincinnati Open but lost in a close match.
- Serena was injured at Wimbledon and has not played singles since the 2022 U.S. Open but hopes to continue if healthy.
- Other women who got wild cards include 2017 champion Sloane Stephens and several younger players.
- On the men’s side, wild cards went to players including 39-year-old Gael Monfils, who plans to retire after the tournament.
- The main U.S. Open tournament starts on August 30, with qualifying rounds earlier that week.
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