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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been granted a wildcard entry into the 2026 Australian Open, marking her first appearance in Melbourne since 2021. At 45, she is set to become the oldest woman to compete in the main draw.

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open, marking her return to Melbourne Park at age 45 and making her the oldest woman to compete in the tournament’s main draw

Tennis legend Venus Williams married Danish-Italian model and actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend. Williams, 45, recently became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match and plans to compete in her 33rd WTA season

Williams hasn't competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami Open on March 19, 2024

The actress has recently joined the ranks of Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron and Wimbledon champion Venus Williams for luxury label Dior’s first campaign of 2025.

Williams revealed this week that her first-round defeat to Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon not only derailed her plans for the fourth quarter of 2023, but also impacted the beginning of 2024.

On Tuesday, the 43-year-old suffered a defeat against qualifier Greet Minen in two consecutive sets, with a final score of 6-1, 6-1.

Thiem eases into third round but Wawrinka, Venus Williams make early exits.

Thiem will next play either German Dominik Keopfer or Bolivia's Hugo Dellien in the second round.