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Venus Williams receives U.S. Open wildcard entry
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Venus Williams receives U.S. Open wildcard entry

From CNA · () English

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  • Venus Williams, a two-time U.S. Open singles champion, has received a wildcard entry into this year's tournament.
  • Williams, 46, was eliminated in the first round last year and recently lost in the first round of doubles at the Cincinnati Open.
  • Other wildcard recipients include 2017 U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens and French player Gael Monfils, who plans to retire this season.

Veteran tennis star Venus Williams will compete in this year's U.S. Open after receiving a wildcard entry, organizers announced Tuesday. Williams, a two-time singles champion at Flushing Meadows, is seeking to recapture past glory at the age of 46.

Last year, Williams was defeated in the opening round by Karolina Muchova. Her recent return to doubles action with her sister Serena at the Cincinnati Open also ended in an opening-round loss. Despite these setbacks, Williams's inclusion adds significant star power to the women's draw.

Joining Williams as a wildcard recipient is Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion. Stephens, 33, is working her way back after a foot injury impacted her 2025 season. Organizers have yet to announce the final women's singles wildcard spot. On the men's side, Frenchman Gael Monfils, a former world number six, also received a wildcard. Monfils, who intends to retire at the end of the season, will also play mixed doubles with his wife, Elina Svitolina.

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