MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis won’t be just a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry Wednesday for next month’s Cincinnati Open. The 45-year ...

Venus Williams, 45, became the oldest player in 21 years to win a WTA Tour match after a straight-set win in the DC Open over Peyton Stearns.

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Venus Williams' return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry on Wednesday for next month's Cincinnati Open.

Venus Williams, a 7-time Grand Slam champion, has been awarded a wild card to the Cincinnati Open in August. The seven-time Grand Slam winner had not played in a tour event since March 2024.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Tennis legend Venus Williams and local product Caty McNally have been awarded wild card entries for the upcoming Cincinnati Open, set to take place at the newly transformed ...