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DC Open comeback ends early for Venus Williams

Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million

Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

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Venus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC Open

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Venus Williams makes history in win over Cincinnati native Peyton Stearns at DC Open

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Venus Williams proved, at least for one night, that she’s still got it.

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Venus Williams' bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

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Venus Williams becomes oldest Tour-level match winner since 2004 after beating Peyton Stearns at Citi Open

Venus Williams vs. Peyton Stearns odds, prediction, start time: Expert releases free 2025 Citi DC Open picks

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match between Peyton Stearns and Venus Williams

Venus Williams Makes History in 1st Singles Match Since 2023, Beats Stearns at DC Open

Venus Williams returned to tour-level tennis on Tuesday, defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open and winning her first match in nearly two years.

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Venus Williams, 45, Turns Heads With Major Accomplishment

Venus Williams, 45, Turns Heads With Major Accomplishment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tennis legend Venus Williams was listed as inactive just last week, but ended up making some history during Tuesday's Mubadala Citi DC Open.

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45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match

The only older woman to win a tour-level singles match was Martina Navratilova, whose last triumph came at 47 in 2004.

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Washington Open 2025: Venus Williams' Run Snapped By Magdalena Frech In Round Of 16 Match

Williams, who beat Peyton Stearns earlier in the week to become the oldest winner of a WTA Tour-level match in over 20 years, could not replicate that magic against Frech on Thursday

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Peyton Stearns vs Venus Williams: Did the WTA Set Up a Passing of the Torch on Purpose?

Venus Williams beats Peyton Stearns in comeback match, reigniting debate over WTA's role in crafting generational storylines at the DC Open.

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Venus Williams, 45, gets a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open after win in Washington

Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit. She has been awarded a wild-card entry on Wednesday for next month’s Cincinnati Open.

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Venus Williams' ageless game stuns Peyton Stearns: 'I did not expect that!'

The Post Venus Williams' ageless game stuns Peyton Stearns: 'I did not expect that!' appeared first on Tennis World USA Venus Williams made a stunning return to the WTA Tour in Washington. Competing for the first time since March 2024, the 45-year-old stunned world no. 35 Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in under 100 minutes.

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Venus Williams and Rich Hill are making 45 the new 20

Williams, one of the all-time great tennis players, participated in the DC Open for her first professional match in over a year, and the 45-year-old wasn't just there to play, she was there to compete. Williams defeated world No. 35 Peyton Stearns for her first win since August 2023.