Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, will compete at the DC Open, her first tournament in over a year. At 45, she last played at the Miami Open in 2024. In a statement, she expressed excitement about returning to D.C. because of the energy and support she feels from fans. After previously announcing a return at Indian Wells, she had not been able to compete due to setbacks. Williams has faced challenges since a Sjögren's syndrome diagnosis, which affects her energy and joints.
Venus Williams accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at the DC Open, marking her first tournament in over a year, since the Miami Open in 2024.
At 45 years old, Williams expressed excitement about competing again in D.C., noting the city's energy, fans, and history, which have always shown her love.
Mark Ein, chairman of the Mubadala Citi DC Open, praised Williams for her worldwide impact and highlighted the significance of her return for D.C. fans.
Williams last appeared in Grand Slam tournaments in 2023, where she exited in the first round at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open due to injury.
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