US EditionVenus Williams’ Pain-Free Return to Grand Slam Tennis Means More to Her than US Open Loss
Venus Williams, aged 45, made a record 25th US Open appearance but faced her fourth consecutive first-round exit, showing determination despite recent health challenges and limited play.
- On August 25, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City, 45-year-old Venus Williams, a two-time US Open champion, was defeated in a three-set match by the tournament’s 11th seed, Karolina Muchova.
- Williams returned to Grand Slam tennis after a 16-month absence caused by surgery and used a wild card to enter the tournament, while Muchova was the 2023 French Open runner-up.
- Despite losing 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in just over two hours, Williams showed spirited play and broke serve early in the second set, with the crowd chanting 'Let's go, Venus!' in support.
- Williams expressed satisfaction with her performance despite not securing a victory, highlighting that she had dedicated three months to intensive training and emphasized the significance of honoring Althea Gibson’s legacy during the tournament.
- Williams' loss marks her first Grand Slam match defeat in two years but highlights her comeback progress and recognition as the oldest US Open singles player since 1981, with no retirement plans announced.
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Emotional Venus Williams bows out of US Open
Even before Monday’s prime-time 19:00 spot on Arthur Ashe stadium, Venus Williams had already made history. The two-time US Open winner made her 94th Grand Slam appearance at the age of 45, surpassing any other female player in the Open Era. The American is also the oldest singles player to play at the US Open since Renee Richards, who was 47 when she played at the Open in 1981. While she was denied a deeper run into her home slam, Williams was …
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