Aryna Sabalenka aims for her third Brisbane title as she prepares to face Cristina Bucsa, while Venus Williams competes in Auckland; the United Cup quarterfinals are also underway with Australia and Czechia vying for the Group D lead.
Venus Williams, at 45, will make her first Australian Open appearance since 2021 after receiving a wild card, marking her return to Grand Slam play outside the U.S. since 2023. She plans to warm up at the Auckland Open and has shown resilience with recent wild card entries, hinting at a possible return to competitive tennis in 2026.
Venus Williams announced her marriage to Danish actor and model Andrea Preti, following their meeting at Milan Fashion Week in 2024 and a subsequent engagement in January. The couple married in Palm Beach, Florida, during a five-day celebration, with notable support from her sister Serena Williams.
Venus Williams married actor and model Andrea Preti in a Palm Beach ceremony after a five-day celebration, marking a significant personal milestone while she continues her professional tennis career.
Venus Williams married Danish actor and model Andrea Preti in Florida over the weekend, celebrating their union with a five-day event in Palm Beach Gardens, after meeting at Milan Fashion Week and getting engaged in Tuscany. Williams, 45, recently returned to tennis, winning her first singles match in 16 months, with her fiancé supporting her throughout.
Venus Williams, the legendary tennis player, has received a wildcard entry for the Auckland Classic in January, marking her first appearance at the tournament since 2015 and continuing her comeback after a 16-month hiatus.
Venus Williams' impressive US Open doubles run ended with a loss in the quarterfinals, sparking questions about her future in tennis. While she emphasizes her focus on singles, her age and travel preferences suggest she may be nearing the end of her career, though she remains committed to her upcoming engagements. Her legacy as a tennis legend continues to inspire new generations.
Venus Williams' run at the US Open 2025 ended in the women's doubles quarter-finals alongside Leylah Fernandez, as they lost to top seeds Townsend and Siniakova. Despite a strong tournament showing, Williams, a four-time US Open champion, was emotional after her exit, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. The match highlighted her resilience and legendary status in tennis.
Leylah Fernandez, partnering with Venus Williams, reached the US Open doubles quarterfinals and humorously apologized to Serena Williams on Instagram for 'stealing' Venus as a partner, highlighting the Williams sisters' influence and the ongoing Serena-Venus dynamic at the tournament.
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez upset the No. 12 seed duo to advance to the US Open doubles quarterfinals, marking Williams's best Grand Slam doubles performance since 2016 and highlighting her ongoing return to form at age 45.
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the US Open women's doubles quarterfinals by defeating the No. 12 seed, marking Williams's first Grand Slam doubles quarterfinal appearance since 2016. They will face the top-seeded team in the next round, and Williams humorously invited her sister Serena to join them in Queens.
Venus Williams, at 45, reached the last 16 in US Open doubles for the first time since 2018, forming a successful partnership with Leylah Fernandez and showcasing her enduring talent and passion for tennis.
Venus Williams, at 45, and Leylah Fernandez scored a surprising win in the first round of the US Open women's doubles, defeating the reigning champions, and advancing to the next round, marking Williams's first Grand Slam doubles win in four years.
Venus Williams' return to the US Open was emotionally charged due to her health struggles and a recent loss, leading to her press conference being abruptly ended by the moderator, who described it as an 'executive decision.' Despite her defeat, Williams showed resilience and the significance of her comeback after overcoming health challenges like uterine fibroids.
Venus Williams, at 45, showed resilience and passion during her US Open match, sparking speculation about her retirement, but she expressed a desire to continue playing and inspiring others, with hints she might return next year.