Summary
Venus Williams will play in the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka as a wild-card entry. The tournament will have 16 pairs, including some top-ranked players, with matches scheduled for August 19-20.
Key Facts
- Venus Williams, who is 45 years old, is making a comeback in the tennis tour alongside Reilly Opelka.
- They will participate in the U.S. Open mixed doubles event next month through a wild-card entry.
- The U.S. Tennis Association announced a total of 14 teams for the mixed doubles event.
- Eight pairs received direct entry because of their high combined singles rankings.
- The tournament includes players who have won Grand Slam singles titles.
- Changes to the tournament format include increased prize money and a different schedule from the singles and other doubles events.
- Matches will use shortened game formats with no-ad scoring.
- More wild-card entries and singles wild-card spots are yet to be announced.
