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A few days back, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a singles wildcard for the US Open. At the age of 45, Williams is the oldest singles entrant at Flushing Meadows in 44 years.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 13

'When she goes to the court she has so much expectations' - Patrick Mouratoglou praises Venus Williams ahead of US Open return

Earlier today, it was announced that seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was given a wildcard to play in the US Open. This continues her comeback after a 16 month hiatus from the sport, with French tennis coach and commentator Patrick Mouratoglou labelling Williams as a 'champion' ahead of the event.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 11

'My gut is probably': Rick Macci thinks Serena Williams could join Venus at the US Open

Rick Macci hinted at the possibility of Serena Williams coming out of retirement to play mixed doubles with her sister Venus Williams, following Queen V's recent return to the WTA Tour.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / August 9

Leylah Fernandez Shares Wonderful Words on ‘Legend’ Venus Williams

Leylah Fernandez made a strong start to her North American hard court swing, winning her fourth WTA title at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Barely two days later she played in her home tournament at the Canadian Open but lost in straight sets in the opening round to Maya Joint.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 6

WTA Career Prize Money Leaders: Serena and Venus Williams dominate the list, with Swiatek and Sabalenka gaining ground

The No. 1 spot for career prize money leaders could be none other than 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who has the most earnings in history, with more than double that of her immediate pursuer—none other than her sister, Venus Williams.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 4

Jack Draper enjoys Oasis concert amid injury recovery, Serena Williams begins 'epic girls trip'

In a new " Daily Dose of Social Media," Serena Williams shared a series of family photos from her "epic girls trip" with her daughters, in which she seeks to visit the "7 wonders of the world." Meanwhile, Jack Draper reappeared in the midst of his injury recovery, attending an Oasis concert in London.

Serena Williams’ Husband Has Powerful Three-Word Reaction to Tom Brady’s Interview

On Monday, The School of Hard Knocks, an online business-education platform with over 1.6 million YouTube subscribers and 6.8 million Instagram followers, dropped a brief clip of an interview they did with NFL legend Tom Brady.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / August 3

Critic Of Aryna Sabalenka Furiously Accused Of Sexism By Serena Williams's Ex-Coach

Rennae Stubbs, a former doubles world No. 1 who also briefly coached Serena Williams, is known for her blunt honesty as an analyst. That was shown in how she reacted to criticism of Aryna Sabalenka.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / August 2

Venus Williams Emotionally Reveals Surgery And Years of Suffering With Pain

Venus Williams shocked her fans by bravely opening up about a surgery she had for an issue that had impacted her for many years. Williams returned to professional tennis after a 16-month absence at the 2025 Citi Open in Washington.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 31

'Unreal kid goat feeling': The mentality that separated the Williams sisters, according to Rick Macci

Rick Macci recalls the period when he trained the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, in a recent social media post where he praised the confidence they had in their game from a young age.

Simone Biles Leaves Tennis Legend Serena Williams Nearly Speechless With Her Latest Post

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles left tennis legend Serena Williams nearly speechless after sharing jaw-dropping photos from her vacation in the British Virgin Islands. The 28-year-old gymnast, fresh off a stellar showing at the 2025 ESPY Awards, posted a striking image on Instagram on Sunday that had fans and fellow icons buzzing.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Serena Williams Shows She's Not Elite at Everything

Despite retiring from competitive tennis almost three years ago, 43-year-old Serena Williams continues to stay active in her everyday life. Williams turned professional in 1995 at age 14 and went on to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, more than any other woman in the Open Era, and a total of 73 WTA singles titles.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / July 23

Venus Williams Makes ‘9 to 5’ Admission As She Reveals How Fiancé ‘Encouraged’ Her to Keep Playing

Venus Williams has finally confirmed that she indeed is engaged to actor-producer Andrea Preti. After winning her first singles match since the 2023 Cincinnati Open, Williams revealed how Preti had been encouraging her to pick up the racket.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / July 23

Venus Williams Plays ‘Perfect Match’ Against Peyton Stearns After Tennis Comeback

Venus Williams made a stunning comeback to tennis after 16 months. When she walked onto the court for the first-round match against World No. 35 Peyton Stearns at the Citi Open yesterday, perhaps no one expected her to win the match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

'I am her biggest fan' Venus Williams talks at length about sister Serena Williams

The entire sporting fraternity is a fan of the iconic Serena Williams and Venus Williams sisters duo. Two players who not just defied the odds on the tennis court but also any sort of discrimination they faced in the outside world.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 22

'I think Serena was just in the way': Venus Williams takes hilarious jab at sister after winning doubles return

Venus Williams made a winning return on Monday teaming up with compatriot Hailey Baptiste to score victory at the DC Open in Washington and among the celebrations, she took a hilarious dig at her younger sister Serena Williams.

Tennis News / HITC / July 21

Serena Williams’ former coach names the player who will steal Aryna Sabalenka’s top spot in 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is still searching for her first major title of 2025 after coming up short again at Wimbledon. She was knocked out in the semi-finals by Amanda Anisimova, matching her best previous result at the grass court major.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / July 20

Venus Williams’ honest take on Serena Williams’ retirement

Venus Williams is returning to the WTA Tour after more than a year away, but the seven-time Grand Slam champion says the comeback would be even more meaningful if her sister Serena were alongside her.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / July 19

Serena Williams Makes a Stunning Return to the Tennis Practice Courts

With just over a month to go before the US Open, Serena Williams took to the practice tennis court to show a glimpse of her skillful movement and forehand.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / July 18

Bringing Up LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal’s Business Empires, Jay Williams Opens Up on the Experts Behind the Scenes

Most sports fans care about what happens on the court or on the field. Did my favorite team win? Did my favorite player put up a big game? That’s why we buy jerseys and save our money to see our teams play.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian Makes Personal Announcement on Monday

Tennis legend Serena Williams has shifted her focus from the court to family and business life. With 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 73 WTA singles trophies, she now celebrates victories off the court, especially those of her husband, Alexis Ohanian.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Iga Swiatek Becomes Third-Highest Career Prize Money Earner, Trails Only Williams Sisters

Iga Swiatek eclipsed the $40 million in career prize money after winning her maiden Wimbledon title, becoming only the fourth woman in history to achieve this feat.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / April 23

The latest feather in tennis legend Serena Williams' cap

We now have more evidence that crowns Serena Williams as a true oddity in a male-dominating sporting world.

Elina Svitolina, Gael Monfils subject to doping test after winning Rouen Open

Coco Gauff speaks out against unfair prize money distribution in tennis

Iga Swiatek opens up about anti-doping anxiety, constant pressure on players

Emma Raducanu proud of getting 'stuck in at the right moments' during Madrid win

Alexander Zverev slams doping control authorities for treatment of players

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 17

Serena Williams calls out hypocrisy of Jannik Sinner ban

Serena Williams says she would have been hit with a 20-year ban if she had failed drug tests like men's world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who received a three-month suspension in February.

Tennis News / The Spun / February 11

Serena Williams' Husband Has Blunt Response To Halftime Show Criticism

Serena Williams was one of the biggest surprises of Super Bowl 59, popping up as part of Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. Williams showed off her crip-walking skills as Kendrick performed "Not Like Us." Many noted the obvious connection; the song is a diss track aimed at Drake, who had been romantically linked to Williams in the past.