Venus Williams loses in 3 sets at Auckland in 2026 singles debut

Venus Williams, 45, put up a superb show in her first singles match of 2026 before losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magda ...

Venus Williams loses in Auckland but still competitive at 45 while Nick Kyrgios falls at first hurdle in Brisbane

Venus Williams and Nick Kyrgios both beaten as Aryna Sabalenka drops just one game; Brits Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal both ...
China Daily

Venus still a force at 45, despite Auckland loss

Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, ...

Venus Williams receives Australian Open wild card for first appearance since 2021

Williams last year played at the U.S. Open, but has not played a Grand Slam match outside of New York City since 2023.
The Shillong Times

Venus loses but shows she’s still competitive at 45

Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. The 45-year-old Williams put up a superb show before losing 6 ...
LBC

Venus Williams, 45, to be oldest ever women's player at Australian Open

Venus Williams has been given a wildcard to play in the Australian Open first round aged 45, making her the oldest woman to ...