US EditionVenus Williams, 45, to End 16-Month Layoff in Washington
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – Venus Williams, 45, returns after a 16-month hiatus due to knee injury and aims to regain form and ranking at the WTA 500 tournament, the Citi DC Open.
- Venus Williams, 45, is returning to competitive tennis at the Washington Open starting July 21, after a 16-month hiatus.
- Her break from the tour came after sustaining a knee injury at Wimbledon 2023, which impacted her performance throughout 2024 and ultimately caused her to step away from competition.
- Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion with five Wimbledon and two US Open titles, accepted a wild-card invitation after her team contacted tournament officials.
- She stated simply "Why not?" when asked why she is returning, adding "just here for now, and who knows?" and praised her mindset with: "I'm a big hitter."
- Her comeback signifies renewed competition potential despite limited recent play, and tennis insiders affirm her iconic status on and off court.
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Venus Williams Returns: Embracing Tennis with Joy and Determination Former world number one Venus Williams is set to make her return to tennis at the Washington Open, embracing both the challenges and joys of the game at 45, after a tumultuous year marred by health concerns.Despite having previously declined wildcard entries, Williams is ready to seize the opportunity, motivated by her love for the sport and her comfort on hard courts. She aims …
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