Venus Williams, at 45 years old, achieved her first singles victory in almost two years by defeating 22-year-old Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open. This victory makes Williams the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, following Martina Navratilova. Williams had been inactive due to surgery for uterine fibroids and hadn't played an official singles match since March 2024. The crowd in attendance supported her, and Williams displayed the talent and skills that led to her Grand Slam success, including powerful serves and groundstrokes.
Venus Williams, at age 45, defeated 22-year-old Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4, marking her first singles victory in nearly two years and making her the second-oldest woman to win on tour.
This victory at the DC Open showcased Williams's enduring talent, with her big serves and groundstrokes reminiscent of her Grand Slam-winning days, supported by a cheering crowd.
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