Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam singles at the US Open after a two-year absence, having received a wildcard invitation on Wednesday to compete at Flushing Meadows at age 45
Williams will be the oldest singles entrant at the tournament since Renee Richards played there at 47 in 1981, according to the International Tennis Federation.
The seven-time major singles champion – including US Open titles in 2000 and 2001 – already had been given a wildcard for next week’s mixed doubles competition in New York. Singles matches begin 24 August.
Williams last played in a Grand Slam event at the 2023 US Open, losing in the first round. She has not won a singles match there since 2019. Her return to the tour came last month at the DC Open, her first match anywhere in 16 months. Asked then if it would be a one-off appearance, Williams replied: “I’m just here for now, and who knows? Maybe there’s more … I definitely feel I’ll play well. I’m still the same player. I’m a big hitter. This is my brand.”
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