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Venus Williams, Cincinnati

Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open

WASHINGTON — After Venus Williams' four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer offered a thought: “We’re never going to say goodbye to Venus Williams, are we?” he said.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

For Venus Williams, ‘excellence’ has no expiration date

The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.

NBC Sports on MSN · 22h

Venus Williams, 45, gets a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open after win in Washington

MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open. The 45-year-old Williams is participating in her first event in more than a year at the DC Open and won first-round matches in both singles and doubles.

Venus Williams Loses in Round of 16 at DC Open

MarketWatch on MSN · 2h

Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million

Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

The Baltimore Sun on MSN · 10h

Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 13h

Venus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC Open

Williams could not overcome 27-year-old Magdalena Frech, 6-2, 6-2, in the second round of the tournament on Thursday, July 24. Williams has not won back-to-back matches since 2019. Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste won their first-round match in doubles play on Monday, but the duo fell short of reaching the third round.

Washington Open 2025: Venus Williams' Run Snapped By Magdalena Frech In Round Of 16 Match

Williams, who beat Peyton Stearns earlier in the week to become the oldest winner of a WTA Tour-level match in over 20 years, ...

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Venus Williams says she is engaged to Andrea Preti after her first singles win in 16 months

Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After ...

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Venus Williams wins a doubles match at Washington in her first tournament in more than a year

Venus Williams has competed at a tournament for the first time in more than a year — and in doubles for the first time in ...

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Venus Williams’s health care joke shows even rich stars need coverage

The comments by the tennis great draw attention to the broader crisis of health care affordability and medical debt.

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Kevin Durant Supports Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste at DC Open

Kevin Durant attended Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste's doubles match at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open. On Monday ...

Venus Williams vs. Peyton Stearns odds, prediction, start time: Expert releases free 2025 Citi DC Open picks

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match ...

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Venus Williams and Amanda Anisimova are among the players added to the US Open mixed doubles list

Venus Williams is paired with Reilly Opelka, and Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova is joined by Holger Rune on the updated ...

Tennis star Venus Williams just revealed she’s engaged. So, who’s the lucky guy?

Venus Williams made her singles return on Tuesday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open after a hiatus, but she’s doubled up in her personal life. The tennis legend, 45, is engaged. So, who’s the lucky fellow?

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