Venus Williams loses tough first-round Australian Open match in three sets

It was the 45-year-old’s first appearance in Melbourne since 2021.

Venus Williams Addresses Retirement Talks With a Bold Statement After Australian Open Exit

Venus Williams’ Australian Open comeback ended in the first round. The seven-time Grand Slam champion stepped onto the court chasing the one title that has eluded her.

At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It took 45 years to be in a position to set a record that has drawn so much attention. So another 14 1/2 minutes serving to keep her Australian Open hopes alive felt like ...

Venus Williams lost in the first round. But she still gave fans an emotional evening

Undisputed great of the sport Venus Williams was welcomed back to Melbourne Park with multiple standing ovations but bowed out in the first round to Serbian Olga Danilovic.

Venus Williams, 45, Sets New Record at Australian Open Despite First-Round Exit

“In a lot of ways I’m having to relearn how to do things again,” the seven-time Grand Slam winner said after the match ...

Venus Williams returns five years later: "I get lost in the hallways"

The 45-year-old American will become the oldest player to compete in the tournament's singles draw. When Venus Williams takes to the court this Sunday for her first-round match at the Australian Open ...

2026 Hobart International: Maria [42nd] vs. Williams Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

Preview the the 2026 Hobart International match between Tatjana Maria vs. Venus Williams, plus betting odds, insights and ...