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Venus Williams Set for Record-Breaking Australian Open Return

1/4/2026

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Venus Williams, American tennis player, received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to compete by surpassing Kimiko Date's 2015 record.
The tournament begins January 18, 2026.
She last played in Melbourne in 2021.
She has reached the Australian Open final twice, losing to her sister Serena Williams.
She will prepare for the tournament by competing in the Auckland Classic and Hobart International warm-up events.

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Story summary

Venus Williams, American tennis player, received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open, making her the oldest woman to compete by surpassing Kimiko Date's 2015 record.
The tournament begins January 18, 2026.
She last played in Melbourne in 2021.
She has reached the Australian Open final twice, losing to her sister Serena Williams.
She will prepare for the tournament by competing in the Auckland Classic and Hobart International warm-up events.