Australian Open 2026: Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard for tournament
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Venus Williams is set to become the oldest player to appear in the main draw of the Australian Open at 45.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion received the final women’s wildcard for the tournament, which begins on January 18.
Williams last appeared at Melbourne Park in 2021 when she was beaten by Italian Sara Errani in the second round.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to a place that has meant so much to my career,” she said.
The American, a two-time runner-up at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, will surpass the record of Japan’s Kimiko Date, who was 44 when she competed in the event in 2015.
