"Give this spot to people who can actually play!!" - Fans react after Venus Williams gets 19th straight wildcard of career for Madrid Open entry

"Give this spot to people who can actually play!!" - Fans react after Venus Williams gets 19th straight wildcard of career for Madrid Open entry

Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard entry into the women's singles main draw for the upcoming 2026 Madrid Open.

A five-year wait ends: Venus Williams returns to clay to headline Madrid Open wildcards

The Mutua Madrid Open has confirmed its wildcard allocations for the 2026 edition, with Venus Williams headlining the selections as the 45-year-old prepares for a return to clay. The American, currently ranked No. 476, enters the WTA 1000 event without a win this season, but remains the central figu...