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Venus Williams handed US Open wild card

CNN International on MSN · 13h

Former champion Venus Williams, 45, gets US Open wild card, oldest singles entrant in 44 years

With that win, Williams became the oldest player to win a singles match on the WTA Tour since Martina Navratilova won in the first round of Wimbledon in 2004 aged 47. However, her bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech in the next round at the DC Open.

The Associated Press- Sports on … · 1d

Venus Williams gets a US Open wild card and — at 45 — will be the oldest in singles since 1981

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 on Wednesday to compete in singles at Flushing Meadows at age

ABC News on MSN · 10h

Venus Williams set to make grand slam comeback at US Open

The seven-time grand slam champion is set to take the court at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild card to compete in singles and mixed doubles.

Venus Williams Barbie Doll To Be Released

Evening Standard on MSN · 10h

Barbie honours Venus Williams with doll marking Wimbledon win and equality milestone

Tennis legend Venus Williams is the latest figure to join Barbie’s Inspiring Women collection, with a new doll celebrating her 2007 Wimbledon victory and fight for equal prize money. Launched in 2018, Barbie’s Inspiring Women series pays tribute to historical figures who have made extraordinary contributions to society.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 14h

Venus Williams Barbie honors tennis legend’s push for equal rights

When Mattel approached Venus Williams to make her own Barbie, the legend was given free rein to select the outfit she wants to be immortalized in.

Barbie celebrates Venus Williams' equal pay advocacy with Inspiring Women Doll

Barbie announced Wednesday it will celebrate the seven-time Grand Slam champion and gender equality advocate with a collectible doll modeled after her 2007 Wimbledon victory look, featuring an all-white outfit paired with a green gem necklace, wristband, racket and tennis ball.

At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the ...

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A look at Venus Williams' tennis career and comeback. She's returning to the US Open at age 45

Venus Williams is back on the professional tennis tour at age 45 and will be returning to the U.S. Open next week for her ...

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Venus Williams's US Open invite is chance to celebrate her impact

Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz reacts to the 45-year-old's wildcard invite to this year's tournament and why her inspiration to ...

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Was this year's Pirelli calendar shot on a GFX camera? Here's a peek at photos of Venus Williams, Tilda Swinton and more

Since 1964, the Pirelli Calendar has been more than a date-tracker; it’s a cultural artefact, photographed by photography ...

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