Venus Williams
American tennis player (born 1980)
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- Aug 26
Stan Wawrinka and Williams sisters receive late wild cards for the 2026 US Open
Stan Wawrinka entered the men's singles draw after Patrick Kypson withdrew through injury, while Serena and Venus Williams joined the women's doubles field in New York.
- Jun 30
Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback ends in first-round defeat to Maya Joint, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3
The 44-year-old American, returning as a wild card after nearly four years away, fought back to force a tie-break in the second set and saved a match point, but ultimately lost to the 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint on Centre Court.
- Jun 29
Serena Williams calls anti-doping rules 'exhausting' ahead of Wimbledon singles return
Serena Williams, 44, has criticised tennis's anti-doping whereabouts system as 'exhausting' but necessary, days before her first singles match in nearly four years at Wimbledon.
- Jun 28
Serena Williams accepts Wimbledon wild card, confesses she is still not sure she should play singles
The 23-time Grand Slam champion received a wild card for singles at Wimbledon, ending a four-year absence, but admitted she hesitated until the last moment. Her first-round match against Maya Joint is set for Tuesday.
- Jun 16
Maja Chwalińska receives Wimbledon wildcard after Roland Garros run, set to be seeded in main draw
The Roland Garros finalist, ranked 21st but locked out by an earlier entry deadline, was handed a singles main-draw wildcard by Wimbledon organisers on Tuesday. She will also be seeded when the tournament begins on 29 June.
- Jun 1
Serena Williams announces tennis comeback at 44, set for doubles at Queen's Club with Canadian teen Victoria Mboko
Nearly four years after her emotional US Open farewell, the 23-time Grand Slam champion returns to competitive tennis at the grass-court HSBC Championships, teaming with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko under a wildcard entry.