Venus Williams receives Australian Open wildcard at 45

Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams, aged 45, has received a wildcard to compete in the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to play at the Grand Slam. She will be returning to Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021, expressing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity. Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion and two-time US Open winner, will also be the oldest woman to play at the Australian Open since 2015. Fellow American player Coco Gauff praised Williams’s longevity and legendary status in the sport, looking forward to seeing her back on the court.

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