Venus Williams handed US Open wild card aged 45
Venus Williams to return to US Open 25 years after first title
- Venus Williams, aged 45, has been granted a wild card entry into this month's US Open.
- The two-time former champion and seven-time Grand Slam winner made a surprise return to tennis earlier this summer after a year-long absence.
- Williams demonstrated her competitive form by defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns in the first round of the Washington Open.
- Her participation will make her the oldest singles player to compete at Flushing Meadows since Renee Richards in 1981.
- This marks Williams' 25th appearance at the New York major, 25 years after her initial victory there in 2000.