Venus Williams to make tennis return, aged 45, at Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025

Seven-time Grand Slam tennis champion Venus Williams is about to make her return to pro tennis at the age of 45.

The American announced in a press release that she had accepted a wild card to enter the main draw of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025, taking place from 21-27 July in Washington, DC.

A four-time Olympic gold medallist, Venus said, "There’s something truly special about DC: the energy, the fans, the history. This city has always shown me so much love, and I can’t wait to compete there again!”

Williams' last match on the WTA Tour was at the Miami Open in March 2024.

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