Venus Williams is returning to the US Open for the 26th time in her career, and her husband, Andrea Preti, played a significant role in keeping the 46-year-old tennis star on the court.
Williams accepted a wild card into the singles draw and will face 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in primetime at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The two-time US Open champion is seeking her first singles victory at her home major since 2019.
She will also compete in doubles alongside her younger sister, Serena Williams.
Venus never officially retired from professional tennis, but health concerns and injuries led to extended breaks from
Our editorial team includes several staff writers, each contributing their specialized knowledge to enhance the depth and breadth of our event and story coverage.