Venus Williams turns back the clock with Auckland win

Venus Williams returns to ASB Classic with classy win

Veteran American tennis player Venus Williams has made a winning start at the ASB Classic.

Venus Williams earns long-awaited victory in Auckland - NBC Sports

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Venus Williams is back in the win column. The 42-year-old Williams beat qualifier Katie Volynets 7-6 (4) 6-2 in the first round at the ASB Classic on Monday for her first singles victory since Wimbledon in 2021. The seven-time major champion has been awarded a wild-card entry to play at the Australian Open. She ended a nine-match losing streak on the WTA tour dating back two years. Her only singles victories in that time …

Classy win for Venus Williams at ASB Classic

Venus Williams in action against Katie Volynets at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Photo: Getty Images Veteran American tennis player Venus Williams has made a winning start at the ASB Classic.

Venus Williams earns long-awaited victory in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Venus Williams is back in the win column. The 42-year-old Williams beat qualifier Katie Volynets 7-6 (4) 6-2 in the first round at the ASB Classic on Monday for her first singles victory since Wimbledon in 2021.

Venus Williams earns long-awaited victory in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Venus Williams is back in the win column. The 42-year-old Williams beat qualifier Katie Volynets 7-6 (4) 6-2 in the first round at the ASB Classic on Monday for her first singles victory since Wimbledon in 2021.

Venus Williams earns long-awaited victory in Auckland

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Venus Williams is back in the win column. The 42-year-old Williams beat qualifier Katie Volynets 7-6 (4) 6-2 in the first round at the ASB Classic on Monday for her first singles victory since Wimbledon in 2021.