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On YouTubeTennis News / HITC / February 9
41-year-old reaches Serena and Venus Williams landmark following Qatar Open victory
Vera Zvonareva has etched her name into the history books. The former world number two, now 41, made her return to professional tennis last December following a break of over a year, marking the occasion with a victory at a W100 event in Dubai.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / February 7
Venus Williams to Play WTA Austin After Accepting Wildcard
Former world No. 1 Venus Williams is set to compete at the WTA 250 event in Austin later this month after accepting a wildcard into the tournament. The
Tennis News / HITC / February 4
Venus Williams’ next tournament revealed after early Australian Open exit
Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open didn’t go as planned. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, who had been handed a wildcard into the event, was knocked out in the first round by Olga Danilovic.
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Tennis News / Serve on SI / February 4
Venus Williams Shakes Up Field at 2026 ATX Open
American women's tennis legend Venus Williams has committed to playing in the 2026 ATX Open. Williams accepted a wildcard spot for the singles draw of the WTA 250 event in Austin, Texas.
Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 30
Is the Queen Returning to Court? Why Serena Williams Just Refused to Rule Out a Comeback
Just when the tennis world thought it had fully turned the page on its golden era, the greatest of all time decided to add a little suspense to the narrative.
Tennis News / HITC / January 29
Serena Williams’ ex-coach suggests how she’d get on if she played doubles with Venus now
Serena Williams continues to attract attention in the tennis world despite retiring from the sport in 2022. Williams called time on her glittering career as a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, having also lost 10 finals.
Tennis News / HITC / January 25
Iva Jovic matches 28-year-old Venus Williams record with Australian Open quarter-final Berth
Iva Jovic’s remarkable run at the Australian Open continued with a dominant victory against Yulia Putintseva. The American teenager was on court for less than an hour as she dropped just one game against the Kazakhstani star.
Tennis News / HITC / January 24
Mirra Andreeva matches historic feat last achieved by Venus Williams in 2001
Mirra Andreeva has booked her place in the Australian Open fourth round, collecting another straight-sets win to continue her strong start to the season.
Tennis News / HITC / January 20
Rennae Stubbs offers insight into Venus Williams’ decision to keep playing at 45
Venus Williams is still playing on the WTA Tour at 45, even though she is not a regular presence anymore. She has played five events since July, showing up in Washington, Cincinnati, New York, Auckland and Melbourne.
Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 20
Venus Williams Lets 4-0 Lead Slip in Stunning Australian Open Exit
It felt like the fairytale was written. The ink was dry, the headline was ready, and the crowd at John Cain Arena was preparing to blow the roof off. At 45 years old, Venus Williams—a name synonymous with tennis royalty—was up 4-0 in the deciding set.
Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 18
Venus Williams makes brutally honest admission after historic Australian Open loss
Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss Sunday, but the seven-time major champion left Melbourne Park focused on progress rather than the result after making history in the women’s singles draw.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Recap: Williams Plays, Three Seeded Players Exit
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the legendary Venus Williams, and last year’s runner-up in Cincinnati, Jasmine Paolini, all featured on Day 1 of women’s action at the Australian Open.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 17
Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Olga Danilovic
The first Grand Slam of this year is here as 256 singles players have descended upon Melbourne to compete for the Australian Open title. Day 1 kicks off with 16 women’s matches, including Venus Williams vs Olga Danilovic.
Tennis News / HITC / January 16
Venus Williams breaks silence with social post after fifth loss in a row
Venus Williams’ time at the Hobart International has been cut short after a first-round loss to Tatjana Maria. Williams, who entered the tournament on a wildcard, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Maria.
Tennis News / HITC / January 15
Roger Federer says how he’d feel about Serena Williams coming out of retirement
Serena Williams teased fans with an unlikely return to tennis late last year, with her name having appeared on a drug testing pool. Williams immediately shut down the excitement of a potential comeback, with her decision to retire seemingly not changing anytime soon.
Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 15
Coco Gauff could have the chance to go up against one of her idols at 2026 Australian Open
Gauff enters Melbourne as the No. 3 seed, looking to improve on her quarterfinal appearance from last season.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 13
WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup
Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday. Maria, 38, took advantage of five double faults by Williams, 45, to win the match in 87 minutes.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 1
Venus Williams receives Australian Open wild-card entry
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry into the main draw of this month's Australian Open, event organizers announced Friday in Australia (Thursday night U.S.).
Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 5
Venus Williams, 45, to start 33rd season at Adelaide
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams will kick off her 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour in January in Auckland, New Zealand. Tournament organizers confirmed Wednesday that the 45-year-old former World No.
Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 10
Coco Gauff surpasses Serena Williams, Venus Williams feat with Wuhan victory
Gauff grew up idolizing Serena Williams and Venus Williams and credited the legendary sisters for inspiring her journey after winning her first major title in 2023.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17
'Nothing is impossible' Venus Williams teases a potential Olympic return in Los Angeles 2028
Venus Williams has not ruled out the possibility of competing in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The 7-time major champion has made a remarkable return to the courts during the recent North American swing, earning singles and doubles wins at 45 years old.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 26
Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at U.S. Open
Venus Williams' 2025 U.S. Open will continue — in women's doubles.
'I don’t know that I’m willing to travel that far at this stage in my career to play': Emotional Venus Williams gets honest on tennis future
Venus Williams admitted that while she is still enjoying competing, her future plans on tour remain uncertain after her first-round loss at the 2025 US Open.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 14
'It’s getting ridiculous': Tennis journalist blasts US Open for giving wildcard entry to Venus Williams
Venus Williams’ desire to play tennis at the highest level continues to divide opinion. The 45-year-old has been admired by many for showing the courage to play tennis against some of the best in the world, whereas others believe that she is now taking the spot of a deserving youngster.
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