The 45-year-old American star will compete in the Auckland Classic in January 2026, showcasing her love and passion for tennis even after many years in the sport. 

Auckland Classic 2026: USA stalwart Venus Williams to return at 45

Tennis legend Venus Williams, at 45, will compete in the US Open singles draw, becoming the oldest entrant in 44 years.


US Open: Venus Williams Set to Be Oldest US Open Singles Entrant in 44 Years

Williams, 45, was competing for the second time in three weeks after returning to the WTA tour in Washington in her first tournament in 16 months.

Tennis queen Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati

Venus Williams with seven career Grand Slam singles titles rolled to her 819th career WTA singles victory in 97 minutes at the first US Open hardcourt tuneup event.

Venus Williams wins in return, Naomi Osaka to face Emma Raducanu at DC Open

Venus Williams overcame a serious health scare last year and after enjoying a visit to Wimbledon decided to accept a wildcard into the US capital tournament, the first hardcourt tuneup for the US Open.

Former Wimbledon champion Venus Williams to end 16-month layoff in Washington

A career golden slam in tennis doubles means winning all four grand slams: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open, along with an Olympic gold medal. Only 10 players in history have achieved this rare feat but in DOUBLES TENNIS.

No Nadal, Federer or Djokovic: These 10 doubles players made tennis history with career golden slams

US Open 2023: Caroline Wozniacki, John Isner handed wildcards; Venus Williams to make record 24th appearance

Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams bows out in first round after being 'killed by the grass'

Tennis: Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko knocks out Venus Williams in Birmingham Classic

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Injured Venus Williams withdraws her name from Australian Open 2023

No 'evolving away' for Venus Williams as seven-time Grand Slam winner gets Australian Open wildcard

Legendary Nick Bollettieri dies aged 91, coached players like Agassi and Sharapova

Venus and Serena Williams tumble out of US Open doubles courtesy of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskov

Serena and Venus Williams get US Open doubles wild-card entry

Venus Williams loses against Rebecca Marino on singles return at Citi Open

Venus Williams, 7-time Grand Slam champion, to make women's single comeback in National Bank Open

Lure of Wimbledon grass courts too much for Venus Williams to resist

Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon entry list, Roger Federer and Williams sisters absent

You can do better: Serena Williams lashes out at top newspaper for confusing her with sister Venus

Serena Williams still carries trauma of 2001 Indian Wells jeers

Will Smith's 'King Richard' impresses Beyoncé beyond words, gives her new song to the film

From Emma Raducanu to Lewis Hamilton: Sports celebs who graced their presence at Met Gala 2021

From Williams sisters to Dominic Thiem: Tennis stars who have withdrawn from US Open

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