Williams last participated in a Grand Slam tournament at the 2023 U.S. Open, losing in the first round. She hasn’t won a singles match there since 2019.

Williams' entry into the year's final major tournament at age 45 will make her the oldest player on the singles side since 47-year-old Renée Richards took part in the 1981 event. A two-time U.S. Open winner, Williams was already entered into the mixed doubles competition after receiving a wild-card invite.

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams is set to become the oldest player at a major in 44 years after being given a US Open wildcard.