Venus Williams makes winning return to tennis
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After defying the adage of age in the DC Open, Venus Williams was eliminated in the second round of the doubles tournament
Naomi Osaka recently heaped praise on the Williams sisters. The Japanese star hailed Venus Williams for her return to tennis at the ongoing Mubadala Citi DC Open while sharing that she was hopeful that Serena Williams would soon follow suit.
Venus Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open, which will start on July 19. The tournament will be the 45-year-old's first in over a year. Williams' last official match was the Miami Open back in March 2024. This will be Williams' first appearance in the DC Open since 2022.
Despite having to cut her historic return to WTA tournaments short, Venus Williams remained positive about her run.
Venus Williams returned to professional tennis at the 2025 DC Open after a 16-month hiatus, prompting speculation about whether this could mark the end of her legendary career. At 45 years old, Williams is competing in Washington on a wild card entry,
Venus Williams, who made a return to professional sport after 16 months of break, also made a surprising personal announcement. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match,