Venus Williams Archives

September 3, 2025 10:17 AM

Venus Williams exits US Open in style after age-defying run

Venus Williams exited the U.S. Open in good fashion on Tuesday, putting up a solid effort in her women's doubles quarter-final defeat after taking the headlines back once again for her style and substance on the court. The 45-year-old made an age-d...

August 31, 2025 8:52 AM

Sinner survives Shapovalov test in U.S. Open, Gauff hits stride

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner recovered from a set down against Canadian Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday, while Coco Gauff shook off the nerves that had rattled her during her first two matches to advance. ...

August 26, 2025 9:50 AM

Venus exits US Open in first round despite valiant display against Muchova

Venus Williams showed flashes of vintage form under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday but despite pushing Karolina Muchova to a deciding set the 45-year-old American fell 6-3 2-6 6-1 in a thrilling U.S. Open first-round battle. The seven-t...

August 14, 2025 12:55 PM

Venus Williams receives wildcard for US Open, set to be oldest singles competitor since 1981

Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams has been granted a wildcard entry into this year’s tournament, organisers announced on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her remarkable return to competitive tennis. According to the ...

July 23, 2025 11:36 AM

Fire still burns as Venus Williams becomes oldest WTA match-winner since 2004

Venus Williams said she still has fire in her belly after the 45-year-old became the oldest player to win a WTA singles match since 2004 with her 6-3 6-4 victory over Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open on Tuesday. Having returned to competitive a...

July 22, 2025 1:44 PM

Venus Williams makes winning return after 16-month layoff

Venus Williams enjoyed a winning return to tennis after more than a year away from the game as the 45-year-old American teamed up with compatriot Hailey Baptiste to win their round of 16 women's doubles tie at the Washington Open on Monday. The seve...

February 24, 2025 11:24 AM

Venus Williams will not play Indian Wells, despite wild card invite

Former world number one Venus Williams will not compete at next month's Indian Wells tournament despite the WTA 1000 event giving the 44-year-old American a wild card. Williams, who played only two tournaments last season, said at a speaking event i...

February 20, 2025 2:12 PM

Venus Williams given wildcard for Indian Wells tournament

Former world number one Venus Williams has been given a wildcard for this year's Indian Wells tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, allowing the 44-year-old American to compete at the WTA 1000-level event for the 10th time. The seven-times Grand...