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Venus Williams is largely responsible for a new generation of black tennis players and fans in Washington, D.C.
Despite having to cut her historic return to WTA tournaments short, Venus Williams remained positive about her run.
Venus Williams returned to tennis this week, winning her first tour-level match in two years. She says she returned to the ...
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for ...
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams made her long-awaited return to the WTA tour at the Mubadala Citi DC ...
The 45-year-old had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in ...
Venus Williams suggested this week that she only returned to tennis to get back on the WTA’s health insurance. Venus Williams ...
Her first match back on the WTA Tour, after a 16-month hiatus, was something between a sporting event and a tent revival.
The D.C. Open will not be a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for 45-year-old Venus Williams. She had been away from the ...
WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, ...
The only older woman to win a tour-level singles match was Martina Navratilova, whose last triumph came at 47 in 2004.