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The Legendary Williams, 45, Receives Special Entry for Her Initial Melbourne Major in Half a Decade.
A seven-time Grand Slam title holder Venus Williams has secured a wild-card entry for the Australian Open, which kicks off on January 18 in Melbourne.
Historic Comeback to the Australian Courts
The event organizers announced on Friday that the 45-year-old legend will grace the courts again at the tournament venue a staggering 28 years after her debut. Back in 1998, she defeated her sibling Serena in the second round before exiting in the quarter-finals to fellow American Lindsay Davenport.
Preparing for the Australian Summer
The tennis star had earlier stated in the month of November her plans to compete in New Zealand's Auckland Classic, where she also received a special entry, a fortnight before the Melbourne event. The Australian Open added that Williams is scheduled to play a tournament in Australia's Hobart International a following week, immediately prior to the start of play at the main venue.
Her last appearance in Melbourne was in the year 2021, and she has been a finalist in the singles competition on two occasions, falling short against Serena in the championship matches of 2003 and 2017.
"I am thrilled to be back in Australia and eagerly anticipating competing during the Australian summer," Venus said. "I have experienced so many incredible memories there, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to go back to a venue that has been so significant to my career."
By the Numbers
Williams' overall record at the Australian Open stands at an notable 54 victories and 21 losses. The upcoming edition will mark the 22nd time she has appeared in the primary tournament field.
Setting a New Record
The tournament indicated that Williams is poised to be the most senior female player to compete in an Open's singles competition, eclipsing the record formerly set by Japanese Kimiko Date, who was forty-four when she was defeated in the first round at the venue in 2015.
Latest Personal Milestone
In the final days of December, Williams wed Danish-born actor and model Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida.
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