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Venus Williams Gets Australian Open Wild Card at 45, Set to Break Age Record

Her build-up includes Hobart following a limited 2025 return from uterine fibroid surgery.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2025 Venus Williams of the U.S. in action during the women's doubles quarter final match with Canada's Leylah Fernandez against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend of the U.S. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Venus Williams celebrates after winning a women's single match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025.
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Overview

  • Tournament officials awarded her the eighth and final women's main-draw wildcard, confirming her first Melbourne Park appearance since 2021.
  • At 45, she will surpass Kimiko Date’s 2015 mark to become the oldest woman to contest the Australian Open main draw.
  • Organisers confirmed she will play the Hobart International, with a previously accepted Auckland wildcard also part of her preparation.
  • Williams said she is “excited to be back in Australia” and “grateful for the opportunity to return.”
  • The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion owns a 54–21 record at Melbourne Park, has twice finished runner-up, and is set for her 22nd appearance when the tournament begins January 18.