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The US Open authorities on Wednesday, August 16, announced the wildcard entrants for this year’s tournament with big names like Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki set for return. Williams, a two-time former champion will return to the US Open for a record 24th time in the women’s singles category while her counterpart Wozniacki also gained a wildcard that will see her compete in the main draw. Former Wimbledon semifinalist, John Isner has also been handed a wildcard in the men’s singles category.

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Venus returns for 24th time

Now 43, Venus will be participating in her 24th US Open, having won the tournament in 2000 and 2001 in the women’s singles category. Her performance at the US Open has degraded in recent years which has seen her lose in the first round in 2022 and 2020. Her best run at a Grand Slam came in 2017 when she reached the final of the Australian Open. She has also won the US Open twice in doubles with sister Serena in 1999 and 2009.

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On the other hand, Wozniacki will also make her much-anticipated Grand Slam return after being handed a wildcard. Wozniacki has been twice runners-up at the US Open, having lost in 2009 to Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams in 2014. Wozniacki’s only Grand Slam title win came in 2018 when she won the Australian Open singles crown.

In the men’s draw, John Isner has been handed a wildcard from the elite group having enjoyed success on hard court. The 38-year-old has been twice quarterfinalists when he reached the last eight in 2011 and 2018.

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When does the US Open 2023 start?

The US Open 2023 will start on Monday, August 28 as the year-end slam begins with a big buzz. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are the defending champions in the singles category with big names like Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina in running for the title. This year will be the first US Open in the post-Roger Federer era while Rafael Nadal is also on the sidelines and won’t participate in the tournament.

Women’s Wildcard holders for 2023 US Open

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki Liv Hovde, Katrina Scott, Makenna Jones, McCartney Kessler, Mary Stoiana, Valerie Glozman, Fiona Crawley, Chloe Beck, Katherine Hui

Men’s Wildcard holders for 2023 US Open

John Isner, Brandon Holt, Zachary Svajda, Patrick Kypson, Eliot Spizzirri, Tristan Boyer, Aidan Mayo, Martin Damm, Darwin Blanch, Trevor Svajda

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