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Venus Williams will return to tennis Courts once again after the last competition more than a year ago.
The seven -time Grand Slam champion accepted a wild card invitation to compete in the Open DC Later this month, marking his first tournament in 16 months.
Venus Williams, from the United States, on the right, leaves the court after losing to Qinwen Zheng, from China, during the Open Western & Southern at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Zheng won 1-6, 6-2, 6-1. (IMAGN)
The last time he competed in the Miami Open in 2024, where he was eliminated in sets directly by Diana Shnaider, 19.
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“There is something really special in DC: energy, fans, history,” Williams said in a statement. “This city has always shown me so much love, and I can’t wait to compete there again!”
Williams, who turned 45 last month, appears as an inactive player on the WTA website, and the last time was classified. 970 In 2024. Even so, professional tennis of decorated women will return to the capital of the nation next Saturday to have the opportunity to compete.
Williams has won five Wimbledon titles and two US Open titles. (IMAGN)
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“We are so excited that Venus will play at the Mbadala Citi DC Open this year,” said tournament, Mark Ein, in a statement.
“She has inspired people around the world with their achievements on the court and their visionary impact outside the court. I know how much it means for our fans and the DC community to see it compete in person this summer.”
Venus Williams of the USA (Robert Deutsch-USA Today Sports)
Williams has won five Wimbledon titles and two US Open titles. He also won 16 Grand Slam titles in double and double doubles and is four times Olympic Gold Medalist.
