Venus Williams will return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open after a two-year absence, stepping onto the court at age 45. This marks a significant moment as she becomes the oldest single entrant since 1981. Previously, Williams participated in a mixed doubles event and has a remarkable history with seven major singles titles. After undergoing surgery for uterine fibroids last year, she returned to tennis at the DC Open. Williams expressed her commitment to focus on each match as it comes while showcasing her enduring competitive spirit.
Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild-card invitation to compete in singles.
Williams is the owner of seven major singles championships, including at the U.S. Open in 2000 and 2001, along with another 14 in women's doubles.
When asked about her return to tournaments, Williams mentioned, 'I'm just here for now, and who knows? Maybe there's more... I'm focused just on this.'
Last year, Williams had surgery to remove uterine fibroids and missed most of the season, returning to competition at the DC Open in July.
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