Venus Williams does the unthinkable at age 45

Former world number one Venus Williams (45) has returned to the 2025 US Open after a wildcard invitation. She became the oldest player to compete in the singles event of the tournament in 44 years.

Venus Williams attends US Open at age 45 - Photo: REUTERS

On August 13, Venus Williams (two-time US Open champion) was granted a wild card by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to participate in the mixed doubles event next week. Meanwhile, the women's singles matches will take place on August 24.

ESPN quoted the International Tennis Federation as saying that the American player will be the oldest player to compete in the singles event at this tournament since Renee Richards (47 years old) in 1981.

She also received a wildcard at the 2023 US Open but was eliminated early in the first round of the tournament. Last year, Williams had surgery to remove uterine fibroids and missed most of the season.

After more than a year of absence, the 45-year-old returned to professional tennis in July 2025. She won one match at the DC Open before being eliminated in the first round in Cincinnati last week.

The legendary American tennis player has an impressive record throughout her career, winning 7 singles titles, including 2 US Open titles (2000 and 2001). She and her sister Serena Williams won 14 women's doubles titles and 2 mixed doubles titles.

It seemed that the American tennis player had retired with 23 Grand Slam titles after attending the 2022 US Open. But after more than two decades, the American legend still retains his passion, will and endurance to confront the younger generation.

Her presence is not only a sports story, but also a timeless inspiration.

MR. HAO

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