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Venus Williams Returns to Competition at DC OpenSeven-time Grand Slam champ Venus Williams will play singles at the DC Open in July 2025 after a year-long absence.
- At age 45, Venus Williams accepted a wild-card entry to compete in the DC Open this July, marking her first tournament in over a year.
- She has not participated in an official match since the 2024 Miami Open and is currently listed as inactive on the WTA Tour website.
- Williams highlighted the unique energy and fan support in Washington, D.C., where she also competed in 2022 and has inspired many.
- Organizers praised her on-court achievements and off-court impact, emphasizing how much her participation means to the local community.
There's something truly special about D.C.: the energy, the fans, the history.— Venus Williams in a statement about her return to the DC Open.
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