by Venus Williams will be back at the US Open later this month for the first time since 2023 after being one of the eight women who received an invitation to the Joker.
The entry of Williams into the last major tournament of the year at the age of 45 will make her the oldest player on the simple side since Renée Richards, 47, participated in the 1981 event. Twice winner of the US Open, Williams has already participated in the mixed double competition after receiving an invitation from Joker.
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Seven times champion of the Grand Chelem tournament in Simple, which includes her two victories at Flushing Meadows in 2000 and 2001, Williams won 47 times during the WTA tour in his career.
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Since the last title of US Open Williams in Simple, she has reached the semi-finals three times and has failed to get out of the first round of her three appearances since 2020.
Wounds have hindered Williams career in recent years. She returned to court last month at the DC Open for her first match in 16 months. When asked if she planned to play in future tournaments, the former world n ° 1 said that via the Associated Press: “I’m just there for the moment, and who knows? is my brand.
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Williams, who was honored with a new Barbie this week, also played a double match at the DC Open and participated in the Cincinnati Open last week via an invitation from Joker before losing in the first round.
The main draw in the United States will start on August 24.
