US EditionVenus Williams Is Back in Tennis and Wishes Serena Would Come Out of Retirement to Join the Fun (Copy)
WASHINGTON, DC, JUL 22 – Venus Williams accepts a wildcard at the Washington Open after a 16-month break, aiming to inspire women in sports and enjoy competition at age 45, organizers report a 10% attendance boost.
- On Monday, Venus Williams ended her 16-month hiatus with a straight-sets doubles victory at the Citi Open in Washington.
- Williams’s hiatus stemmed from fibroids, and she underwent surgery for a health issue 12 months ago.
- The American duo of Williams and Baptiste closed out their match 6-3, 6-1, and Williams will face Peyton Stearns on Tuesday.
- The Washington Open projected a 10% attendance boost, with NBA star Kevin Durant among the cheering fans.
- During July 27–August 3, Williams will compete in a field including Coco Gauff.
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It's just nice to be able to play: if I think that a year ago I was preparing for surgery, and now I'm getting ready for the game... . Venus Williams doesn't want to know to quit. Not even at 45, not even after a stop of 16 months due to surgery in the uterus. His return had been announced by the New York Times on July 12, with Venus Williams who had decided to accept the wild card for Washinghton, after rejecting the one for Indian Wells. She r…
·Rome, Italy
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Venus Williams is back in world tennis. The 45-year-old started with a victory in the doubles tournament at the DC Open.
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