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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Venus Williams continued her frustrating start to the season with an early exit at the Hobart International. Williams lost her opening match in Hobart, with the WTA legend suffering a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to sixth seed Tatjana Maria.
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.
A first-round loss by Venus Williams’ Tuesday in Australia carried noteworthiness beyond its outcome, as the match set a WTA age record. Williams, 45, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Germany’s Tatjana Maria, 38, in the first round of the Hobart International, a leadup event to the Australian Open.
There are nine first-round matches scheduled on Day 2 of the WTA Hobart International, and most of them are going to be close battles. This article features seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, who takes on #6 seed Tatjana Maria.
Venus Williams’ comeback to the tour in 2026 hasn’t started how she’d have liked. Given a wild card entry into the ASB Classic in Auckland, the American was knocked out in her first match by Magda Linette.
Venus Williams being handed a wildcard for the Australian Open has not gone down well with everyone. It has been a while since Venus won a Grand Slam match, and some have questioned why the 45-year-old was chosen to take part in Melbourne.
Venus Williams said the pressure she faces at this stage of her career is largely self-imposed after opening her 2026 singles season with a three-set loss at the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand.
Venus Williams will begin a remarkable 33rd consecutive professional season on Day 2 at WTA Auckland. The five-time Wimbledon singles champion faces a challenging contest against Magda Linette.
Venus Williams is bringing her 2025 comeback to professional tennis with her into 2026. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has accepted a wild-card berth to the Australian Open, which the tournament announced on its social media account on Thursday.
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.).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.