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Venus Williams, 45, Receives Wild Card for Her Initial Melbourne Major in Five Years.
A seven-time Grand Slam title holder Venus Williams has been granted a special invitation for the Australian Open, commencing on January 18 in Melbourne.
A Landmark Comeback to Melbourne Park
The event organizers announced on Friday that the forty-five-year-old icon will make a return at the tournament venue a staggering 28 years after her debut. Back in 1998, she overcame her sibling Serena in the early stage before exiting in the quarter-finals to compatriot Lindsay Davenport.
Preparing for the Summer Swing
Venus had earlier stated in the month of November her plans to play in Auckland, New Zealand, where she also received a special entry, a fortnight before the Australian Open. The Australian Open added that Williams is scheduled to play a tournament in Australia's Hobart International a following week, just before the start of play at the main venue.
Her last appearance in the city was in the year 2021, and she has been a finalist in the women’s singles on two separate instances, losing to Serena in the championship matches of 2003 and 2017.
"I am thrilled to return in Australia and eagerly anticipating competing during the summer season," Williams stated. "I’ve had so many incredible moments there, and I’m grateful for the chance to return to a venue that has been so significant to my career."
Statistical Highlights
Williams' career statistics at the Australian Open stands at an notable 54 victories and 21 defeats. This year will represent the twenty-second occasion she has appeared in the main draw.
Setting a New Record
The tournament pointed out that Williams is poised to be the most senior female player to compete in an Australian Open main draw, eclipsing the record formerly set by Japan’s Kimiko Date, who was forty-four when she was defeated in the first round at Melbourne Park in 2015.
Latest Life Event
In late December, Williams married Danish-born actor and model Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida.
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