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Age No Barrier for Venus Williams
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 23 – Williams, 45, won her first singles match since 2023 and became the second-oldest WTA match winner, aiming to build momentum ahead of the US Open, officials said.
- On Tuesday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, Venus Williams returned to action after a 16-month hiatus, drawing NBA superstar Kevin Durant to her doubles match.
- By accepting a wildcard invitation from the tournament organizers, Venus Williams marked her first doubles event since 2022.
- In doubles alongside Hailey Baptiste, Williams claimed a 6-3, 6-1 victory and Williams said `did you see Kevin Durant walk in`.
- Venus Williams will next face fifth-seed Magdalena Frech in the second round on Thursday, after drawing the biggest crowd of the tournament with her straight-set victory.
- After Washington, Williams heads to the Cincinnati Open starting on Aug. 5 as a hard-court prep for the U.S. Open, while planning to compete there this summer to maximize court time.
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A victory in doubles, a victory in singles: Venus Williams' comeback after more than a year without a tournament bet has been running smoothly so far. Now she can already plan for the next appearance.
Age no barrier for Venus Williams
Venus Williams serving at a tournament in Washington DC on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images Venus Williams has received a wild card main draw entry into the Cincinnati Open, the tournament says, as the 45-year-old American enjoys an age-defying return to the spotlight.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
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- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
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C 43%
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