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Venus Williams, at 45, returns to competitive tennis at this week’s DC Open
Naturally, Venus Williams’ return to competitive tennis at the DC Open has sparked questions about whether her sister Serena might, too.
Tennis-Venus Williams prioritising fun as she returns after 16-month absence
Former world number one Venus Williams said she was embracing the challenge and joy of tennis after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away from the court as the 45-year-old prepares for her return at the Washington Open on Monday.
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.
Venus Williams returns: Everything to know about her comeback to tennis
Returning after 16 months away, Venus Williams didn’t map out her full plan in D.C., but made it clear this comeback is more than ceremonial.
Venus Williams returns to tennis after 16-month hiatus
Venus Williams is making her return to tennis this week as the seven-time Grand Slam champ accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles in the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open.
Venus Williams: “Love keeps me grounded” ahead of Citi Open comeback
“This time I had been hitting the ball,” said Williams, who last took the court for an official match at the 2024 Miami Open. “And of course I love the game, and the hard courts, it's my favorite surface, what I feel comfortable on. So, all those different factors.”
Venus Williams accepts a wild card for the DC Open. She hasn’t competed in more than a year
Venus Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at this month’s DC Open. It would be the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s first tournament in more than a year.
Venus Williams Shocks Tennis World in Historic Comeback
Remember the last time Venus Williams played doubles? The post Venus Williams Makes Surprise Move With Frances Tiafoe’s ‘Lil Sis’ in Comeback Showdown appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Draw for the WTA 500 in Washington: Venus Williams returns after more than a year of absence, Pegula and Navarro know their fate
The Washington tournament marks the first step of the American hard-court tour for both the men's and women's circuits. In the women's draw, it's Jessica Pegula, world No. 4, who will be the No. 1 seed.
Rival Revealed! Venus Williams learns first opponent for DC Open return
Venus Williams has confirmed her return to professional tennis this week at the WTA 500 DC Open, after accepting a wildcard into the tournament. This marks her comeback to the professional circuit after a significant 16-month absence,
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Venus Williams, 45, to end 16-month layoff in Washington
Venus Williams will make her return from a 16-month layoff at this week's DC Open, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion ...
Venus Williams regresa al tenis y desea que Serena se le uniera, por diversión
Venus Williams está de vuelta en la escena del tenis, lista para competir por primera vez en más de un año, y aunque sonrió o ...
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Venus Williams to be on double duty in Washington; To face retiring Eugenie Bouchard
Venus Williams is set for a double duty in her return to action as the seven-time Grand Slam champion also signed up for the ...
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Back in D.C., Venus Williams reminds us what staying power looks like
Seven-time major champion Venus Williams returns to the D.C. Open surrounded by family, history and a lasting connection to the game she helped shape.
Venus Williams accepts wild-card invitation to play in DC Open, ex-world No. 1's first event in over a year
Venus Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open, which will start on ...