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Venus Williams, at 45, becomes oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a match
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 22 – Williams secured her first singles win in nearly two years after surgery, becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level match, according to the Women's Tennis Association.
- Jul 22, 2025, Venus Williams won 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open, becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match.
- Having missed nearly two years of singles, Venus Williams returned to competition after March 2024 due to fibroid surgery.
- Despite being broken at love in the opening game, Williams responded by unleashing 110 mph aces to seize control.
- Amid loud cheers, Williams set up a second-round clash with Magdalena Frech.
- Martina Navratilova remains the only older woman to win a tour-level match, having earned seven Grand Slam singles titles, 14 women's doubles, and two mixed doubles titles.
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