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Venus Williams returns to Australian Open at 45; list of oldest women to compete in season-opening tennis Grand Slam

Venus Williams will write her name into history books when the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion makes her return to Melbourne Park as the oldest woman to compete in a season-opening major. The 45-year-old, older of the Williams sisters, Venus, has been given a wildcard entry by the Australian Open organisers. Venus will feature in […]

Serena Williams reflects on rival’s witchcraft accusation to explain her tennis dominance; check details

Serena Williams, the legendary tennis star with 23 Grand Slam titles, has opened up about accusations from her playing days. The retired icon revealed that a former opponent blamed her repeated victories on supernatural forces rather than skill. Shocking revelation On her Stockton Street podcast this week, Serena, 44, shared a story with co-host and […]

Venus Williams loses in three sets at the U.S. Open in her first Grand Slam match in two years

Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, shakes hands with Venus Williams during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, on August 25, 2025, in New York. | Photo Credit: AP Even at age 45, even after two years away from Grand Slam tennis, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at […]

Venus Williams says she’s engaged to Andrea Preti after historic singles win at DC Open

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams confirmed that she’s engaged to actor Andrea Preti. The veteran made the revelations after her singles match against Peyton Stearns in the Round of 32 clash of the Washington Open 2025 on Tuesday, July 22. With her 6–3, 6–4 victory, Williams became the second-oldest player in history to win […]

Washington Open: 45-year-old Venus Williams makes stunning comeback after 16-month break

45-year-old Venus Williams made a remarkable comeback at the Washington Open, returning to competition after a 16-month hiatus. On Monday, July 21, Williams teamed up with fellow American Hailey Baptiste to defeat Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1 in the women’s doubles Round of 16. Entering the tournament as a wildcard, Williams last secured […]