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Venus Williams makes brutally honest admission after historic Australian Open loss

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

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.

Venus Williams News / BBC Sport / January 18

Williams' history-making day ends in narrow defeat

Venus Williams makes history at the Australian Open but the 45-year-old falls to a narrow defeat by Olga Danilovic in the first round.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 17
Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Olga Danilovic

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 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

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
Gauff could go up against one of her idols at 2026 Australian Open

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.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 13
Venus Williams shares Hobart International training advice that her rivals should listen to

Venus Williams shares Hobart International training advice that her rivals should listen to

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 13
WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup

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 / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 13
What Venus Williams’ opponent said about beating her in historic matchup

What Venus Williams’ opponent said about beating her in historic matchup

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.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12
WTA Hobart Day 2 Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Tatjana Maria

WTA Hobart Day 2 Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Tatjana Maria

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.

Tennis News / HITC / January 10
Venus Williams draws record-breaking WTA player at Hobart International

Venus Williams draws record-breaking WTA player at Hobart International

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.

Tennis News / HITC / January 9
Kim Clijsters opens up on Venus Williams and her debated Australian Open wildcard

Kim Clijsters opens up on Venus Williams and her debated Australian Open wildcard

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.

Tennis News / HITC / January 8
Venus Williams speaks out after early ASB Classic blow against Magda Linette

Venus Williams speaks out after early ASB Classic blow against Magda Linette

Venus Williams crashed out of the ASB Classic in the opening round, losing to Magda Linette in three sets. Linette won the round of 32 encounter with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

Tennis News / HITC / January 7
Venus Williams joins elite company with Martina Navratilova

Venus Williams joins elite company with Martina Navratilova

The seven-time Grand Slam champion continues to defy age as she prepares for another Australian Open appearance. Venus Williams’ run at the ASB Classic came to an end on Tuesday after a hard-fought three-set defeat to Magda Linette, with the Polish world number 52 prevailing 6–4, 4–6, 6–2.

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Venus Williams did not stutter about ‘biggest pressure’ she’s facing after Auckland loss

Venus Williams did not stutter about ‘biggest pressure’ she’s facing after Auckland loss

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.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 5
WTA Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Magda Linette

WTA Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Magda Linette

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.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 2
Venus Williams set for 1st Australian Open return in 5 years

Venus Williams set for 1st Australian Open return in 5 years

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.

Tennis News / NAI Sports / January 2

Venus back at Australian Open after five years

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild card entry for the Australian Open beginning January 18 in Melbourne. The 45-year-old Williams would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 1
Venus Williams receives Australian Open wild-card entry

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

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
Gauff surpasses Williams sisters feat with Wuhan victory

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.

Aryna Sabalenka continues winning ways at Wuhan
Jessica Pegula completes impressive feat with Wuhan victory
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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 17
'Nothing is impossible' Venus Williams teases a potential Olympic return in Los Angeles 2028

'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 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
Serena Williams pays tribute to big sister Venus
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'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

'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 / July 24
Ageless wonder: Venus Williams earns Cincinnati Open wildcard After stunning DC Open comeback

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.

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