Venus Williams Makes Historic US Open Return as Oldest Singles Entrant Since 1981
At 45, Venus Williams received a wild card for the US Open, becoming the oldest singles competitor since 1981, marking a significant return for the seven-time major champion.
Chicago TribuneVenus Williams gets a US Open wild card and — at 45 — will be the oldest in singles since 1981
The GuardianVenus Williams, 45, will be oldest US Open singles entrant in 44 years
Associated PressVenus Williams gets a US Open wild card at age 45 and will be the oldest in singles since 1981
Overview
Venus Williams, at 45 years old, received a wild card entry to compete in the US Open singles tournament.
Her participation marks her as the oldest singles entrant at the US Open since 1981, highlighting her enduring career.
Williams, a seven-time major singles champion, also became the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match since 2004.
Despite her historic entry, Williams lost in the first round of the singles tournament at the US Open.
She also participated in the mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka, following surgery last year for uterine fibroids.
Analysis
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