Venus Williams gets singles wildcard for US Open, set to become oldest entrant in 44 years
Venus Williams, 45, will return to Grand Slam singles at the 2025 U.S. Open via a wild card, her first since 2023. A two-time U.S. Open champion, she joins a lineup of fellow wild-card entrants, including Caroline Garcia in her final Slam appearance. New York: Legendary Venus Williams is set to return to Grand Slam singles competition at the 2025 U.S. Open, having received a wild-card entry from the U.S. Tennis Association on Wednesday. At 45, she will become the oldest woman to compete in singles at the tournament since Renee Richards in 1981. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles…