Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level tennis match at 45 years old

At age 45, Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match, defeating 22-year-old Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open, marking her first singles victory in nearly two years. Supported by an enthusiastic crowd, Williams showcased her powerful serve and skills, advancing to face No. 5 seed Magdalena Frech in the next round.