Venus Williams makes winning return to tennis
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Her first match back on the WTA Tour, after a 16-month hiatus, was something between a sporting event and a tent revival.
After defying the adage of age in the DC Open, Venus Williams was eliminated in the second round of the doubles tournament
Naomi Osaka recently heaped praise on the Williams sisters. The Japanese star hailed Venus Williams for her return to tennis at the ongoing Mubadala Citi DC Open while sharing that she was hopeful that Serena Williams would soon follow suit.
MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open. The 45-year-old Williams is participating in her first event in more than a year at the DC Open and won first-round matches in both singles and doubles.