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Venus Williams, 45, Exits US Open in First Round After Three-Set Fight

The seven-time major winner competed on a wildcard in her record 94th Grand Slam after a 16-month layoff for fibroid surgery.

Venus Williams pose avec le trophée après sa première victoire dans un tournoi du Grand Chelem, à Wimbledon, le 11 juillet 2000 à Londres
L'Américaine Venus Williams salue le public après sa défaite au premier tour de l'US Open face à Karolina Muchova, le 25 août 2025 à New York
L'Américaine Venus Williams frappe un coup droit lors d'un match de double, le 23 juillet 2025 à Washington, DC
Venus Williams au service lors d'un double mixte à l'US Open, le 19 août 2025 à New York

Overview

  • Karolina Muchova, ranked No. 13 and a semifinalist in the past two US Opens, beat Williams 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Williams was the tournament’s oldest participant at 45 years and 68 days and extended her Open-era record with a 94th major appearance.
  • She entered the main draw on a US Open wildcard despite a current WTA ranking of No. 582.
  • After returning in July, she finished the U.S. hard-court swing 1–3 in singles, highlighted by a comeback win in Washington and an early loss in Cincinnati.
  • Williams said she was proud of her performance, described an intensive three-month training push, and suggested she may skip further official events this year to avoid long travel.