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Venus Williams Given US Open Wildcard at Age 46

Updated 2026-08-18 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Venus Williams, aged 46, has been given a wildcard for the US Open singles tournament. This marks her return to the Grand Slam after nearly three decades.

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Venus Williams, 46, given US Open singles wildcard

Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.

2026-08-18 17:02 UTC