Venus Williams Awarded Wildcard For US Open

Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year’s tournament, organisers announced on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her remarkable return to the court.

Williams became the oldest player to win a WTA singles match since 2004 when she defeated Peyton Stearns at last month’s Washington Open after a 16-month absence from competitive tennis.
She last competed in the US Open singles main draw in 2023, where she lost in the first round to Belgian Greet Minnen. The seven-time Grand Slam winner will also participate in the tournament’s revamped mixed doubles event alongside compatriot Reilly Opelka.

Other women’s singles wildcards include France’s Caroline Garcia, who is expected to make her final appearance at Flushing Meadows, having announced plans to retire from the sport earlier this year.