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Venus Williams' Bid for Her First Winning Streak Since 2019 Ends in a Loss to Magdalena Frech in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 25 – Venus Williams, 45, lost 6-2, 6-2 to Magdalena Frech at the D.C. Open, ending her attempt to secure her first winning streak since 2019 after returning from surgery.
- Venus Williams lost to Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-2 in the third round of the Citi DC Open on Thursday, July 24 in Washington D.C.
- Williams made her return to professional tennis at this tournament, marking her first competition since undergoing surgery for uterine fibroids in March 2024, ending a 16-month hiatus from the sport.
- Earlier on Tuesday night, she secured her first singles victory since 2023 by defeating Peyton Stearns, making her the most senior female player to claim a win at a tour-level event since Martina Navratilova in 2004.
- The match concluded after 1 hour and 12 minutes when Williams hit a forehand beyond the baseline. In response, the audience rose to applaud her, and she acknowledged their tribute with a smile followed by a joyful pirouette and wave.
- Williams' defeat halted her attempt to string together consecutive match wins for the first time since 2019, indicating that while her return to competition is ongoing, she still faces difficulties following surgery and time away from the tour.
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The 45-year-old American returned to competition after a long break. She managed to win in the first round, but was now bettered by Poland's Magdalena Frech.
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Venus Williams failed to reach the third round of the WTA tournament in Washington. The 45-year-old American lost 2-6, 2-6 to Poland's Magdalena Frech, ranked No. 24 in the world.
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Two days after her victory against the 35th World Championship, the 45-year-old American player could not cope with Poland's Magdalena Frech.
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