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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 / Last Word On Sports / November 5
45-Year-Old Venus Williams to Play at Auckland Classic
Tennis icon Venus Williams is set to return to the court at the age of 45, after accepting a wild card entry to compete at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 2026.
Tennis News / ESPN / November 5
Venus to start 33rd pro season at Auckland event 
Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January as a hint that she is preparing for the Australian Open later that month.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 3
Aryna Sabalenka Breaks Serena Williams’ Guinness World Record
Aryna Sabalenka has officially broken the highest single-season prize money record by a female player after her opening win at the 2025 WTA Finals. Sabalenka kicked off her campaign at the year-end championships with a dominant 6-3 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to take control of the Stefanie Graf Group.
Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 14
Iga Swiatek surpasses Venus Williams in interesting financial category
Swiatek currently has a record of 61-15 and is well-positioned to make a strong push to the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Tennis News / HITC / October 10
Coco Gauff breaks Serena and Venus Williams record with Wuhan Open victory
Coco Gauff is now just two matches away from her second title of the season, moving into the semifinals at the Wuhan Open. Gauff needed just 90 minutes to get past Laura Siegemund, winning 6-3, 6-0 without much trouble to move into the semifinals.
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 / EssentiallySports / October 9
Venus Williams and Jannik Sinner Join Carlos Alcaraz as Australian Open’s $1M Initiative Gets Massive Boost
The Australian Open is gearing up to stun tennis lovers next season, come January. A lucrative, million-dollar opportunity is coming their way. Of course, it is going to be a ‘world-first’ experience for everyone coming to Melbourne this time.
Tennis News / HITC / October 9
Serena Williams’ former coach backs Mirra Andreeva to bounce back from Wuhan Open shock defeat
Mirra Andreeva suffered another surprising defeat on Tuesday, falling to world number 24 Laura Siegemund in three sets. The 37-year-old German took control late in the match, handing the Russian another setback.
Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Venus Williams Drops Truth Bombs as She Reveals Early Tennis Days: 'Don’t Know What People Thought'
It was the year 1994. 14-year-old Venus Williams made it to the Bank of the West Classic in Oakland, California. While she was still a rookie, Williams defeated Shaun Stafford to notch up her maiden WTA Tour win.
Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Mirra Andreeva Equals Venus Williams’ Rare Teenage Record After Easy China Open Win
At the 2025 US Open, teenage prodigy Mirra Andreeva was among the favorites to claim the title. However, in a stunning turn of events, Taylor Townsend delivered the tournament’s biggest upset, defeating Andreeva in the third round.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 23
'We're Jehovah's witnesses, so we don't do that' - Serena Williams opens up on why she doesn't celebrate her birthday
Although she turns 44 on Tuesday, September 26, WTA great Serena Williams will not be celebrating her birthday as her family does not believe in that tradition.
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 / The Spun / September 2
Venus Williams Immediately Called Out Her Sister After U.S. Open Win
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez continued their incredible run at the 2025 US Open on Monday by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova and Shuai Zhang in straight sets 6-3, 6-4.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 1
Venus Williams-Leylah Fernandez bound for U.S. Open quarters
For the second time in three matches, members of Gen X and Gen Z teamed up to upset a ranked women's doubles duo at the U.S. Open.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 28
Venus Williams-Leylah Fernandez pull off upset in U.S. Open doubles
Venus Williams continues to prove that there is more to tennis than larger numbers in age and smaller numbers in rankings which accompany your name.
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.
'Can someone move a tournament here?': Venus Williams teases fans about her future
Is Venus Williams' career finally coming to an end? The seven-time Grand Slam champion isn't ready to hang up her racket just yet. In her return to the courts over the past month, she's shown she still has the tennis to compete at the highest level.
'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 / Total Apex Sports / August 14
Venus Williams Gets US Open Wild Card at 45: Is This Tennis Legend Ready for One More Dance?
Well, well, well. Here we are again, folks. Venus Williams, at the ripe old age of 45, has just snagged herself a wild card entry into the 2025 US Open.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / August 13
45-Year-Old Venus Williams Receives US Open Wild Card
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has received a main draw wild card to compete at the 2025 US Open. The complete batch of wild cards was released with 45-year-old Williams as the obvious headliner maker.
Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 24
Ageless wonder: Venus Williams earns Cincinnati Open wildcard After stunning DC Open comeback
Good news arrives for Venus Williams, who has been announced with a wildcard for the upcoming Cincinnati Open, following a notable return to the courts at the DC Open.
Tennis News / HITC / July 23
What Venus Williams did after her latest win that reminded her former coach of when she was 14
Venus Williams picked up her first singles win since 2022, beating Peyton Stearns in the opening round of the Washington Open. Williams’ return to the winner’s circle at 45 years old has earned her praise from all corners of the tennis world, including a message from Naomi Osaka.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 23
Venus Williams wins on tour at the age of 45 in front of packed Citi Open crowd
31 years ago Venus Williams made her WTA tour debut at just 14. The senior Williams sister is 45 years old now and is showing no signs of having lost ability on the court.
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