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Venus Williams Discusses Possibly Playing in 2026, Says You Should Never 'Rule Me Out'
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams hasn't ruled out continuing her competitive career into her age-46 season in 2026.
Venus Williams is playing again with a clean bill of health and a different outlook
Venus Williams is at peace with where she is, both personally and professionally, ahead of the Cincinnati Open. She shared insights about her recovery from surgery, her reason for returning to the WTA Tour and potential future plans.
"I don't think you should ever rule me out" - Venus Williams keeps the door open on extending her tennis career into 2026 ahead of Cincinnati Open
Venus Williams recently opened up about the possibility of extending her tennis career to the 2026 season ahead of the Cincinnati Open.
Venus Williams is back in tennis and wishes Serena would come out of retirement to join the fun
Venus Williams is back on the tennis scene and ready to compete for the first time in more than a year but she wishes her younger sister Serena were with her at the DC Open. The tournament
Venus Williams loses in straight sets to Bouzas Maneiro at Cincinnati Open
Venus Williams, who returned to tennis last month after being away from the sport for more than a year, lost to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the
Venus Williams has made her way back to the court. Here’s how to watch her at the Cincinnati Open
After 49 career titles and seven Grand Slams in singles play, Venus Williams hits the suburbs of Cincinnati as a wild-card entrant, sporting a WTA ranking of No. 571. It sounds unceremonious, but this Cincinnati Open bid really marks a long and arduous comeback effort for one of tennis’ all-time greats.
Venus Williams on '26 plans: Shouldn't 'ever rule me out'
Anyone who watched Venus Williams compete on the WTA Tour over the past three decades had to come away with at least one immutable truth. She is a fighter. Many of the tennis pundits and even Venus' most ardent supporters had to believe that the 2024 Miami Open would be her final hurrah.
Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati
Venus Williams rallied from 4-1 down in the first set but could not maintain momentum, the seven-time Grand Slam champion falling 6-4, 6-4 to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first
Venus Williams tells tennis world not to rule her out for 2026 season at Cincinnati Open
Williams, 45, made her tennis comeback at the Citi Open in Washington D.C., where she won her opening matches in singles and doubles.
'I've always played for me.' Venus Williams returns to Cincinnati Open on her own terms
After surgery for uterine fibroids last year, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams is back at the Cincinnati Open as a wild card.
Venus Williams Loses in 1st Round of Cincinnati Open Ahead of US Open Mixed Doubles
Venus Williams fell in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets (6-4, 6-4).

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Venus Williams experienced uterine fibroids. So do the majority of women

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Venus Williams will make pro tennis return as DC Open wild-card invite

Venus Williams plans to end a yearlong hiatus from pro tennis after accepting a wild-card invite to play singles at the 2025 DC Open in July.

Is Venus Williams Playing Her Last Match? Why the DC Open May Be Her Final Tennis Chapter

Venus Williams returned to professional tennis at the 2025 DC Open after a 16-month hiatus, prompting speculation about whether this could mark the end of her legendary career. At 45 years old, ...

Venus Williams wins a doubles match at Washington in her first tournament in more than a year

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Venus Williams returns the ball against Magdalena Frech, of Poland, during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/Nick Wass Women's tennis ...