US EditionVenus Williams, at 45, becomes oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a match
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 22 – Williams secured her first singles win in nearly two years after surgery, becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level match, according to the Women's Tennis Association.
- Jul 22, 2025, Venus Williams won her first singles match in nearly two years at the DC Open, becoming the second-oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to do so.
- Having missed nearly two years of singles, Venus Williams returned to competition after March 2024 due to fibroid surgery.
- Despite being broken at love in the opening game, Williams responded by unleashing 110 mph aces, according to match reports.
- Amid loud cheers, Williams set up a second-round clash with Magdalena Frech.
- Martina Navratilova remains the only older woman to win a tour-level match, having earned seven Grand Slam singles titles, 14 women's doubles titles, and two mixed doubles titles.
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She became the second oldest woman in the world to win a WTA title, behind only the legendary Martina Navratilova, who won at the age of 47.
With her victory in Washington, Venus Williams entered tennis history at the age of 45 as the second oldest winner. Football, gymnastics or ice hockey also have their "Oldies but Goldies".
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