At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades
- Posted on August 14, 2025
- By NPR
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At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.