Sport|TennisVenus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45United States tennis legend Venus Williams returns to the Australian Open for the first time since 2021.
Venus Williams has been granted a wildcard entry to the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to compete in the tournament's history at age 45. Williams, a seven-time major singles champion, will participate in the main draw at Melbourne Park for…
Venus Williams has been granted a wildcard entry to the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to compete in the tournament's history at age 45. Williams, a seven-time major singles champion, will participate in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021. Her return marks a significant milestone as she prepares for the event scheduled from Thu, Jan 18 to Thu, Feb 1, 2024.
Williams has achieved remarkable success in her career, including winning five Wimbledon titles and two US Open championships. She was a singles finalist at the Australian Open in 2003 and 2017, and she is a four-time champion in the doubles category at the same event.
Williams is set to begin her preparations at the Auckland Classic, followed by participation in the Hobart International, leading up to the Australian Open. She returned to the competitive circuit at the US Open last year after a 16-month hiatus.
Venus Williams has been granted a wildcard entry to the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to compete in the tournament's history at age 45.
Her participation in the upcoming tournaments underscores her enduring presence in the sport and her ongoing contributions to tennis.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
