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Venus Williams Gets Australian Open Wild Card, Set to Become Oldest Woman in Main Draw

The invitation completes the women’s wild-card slate, signaling a controlled build-up through Hobart.

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
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2025 Venus Williams of the U.S. reacts 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
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Overview

  • Australian Open organizers confirmed Williams’ main-draw wild card, marking her first Melbourne appearance since 2021.
  • At 45, she is poised to surpass Kimiko Date’s mark to become the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open main draw.
  • Officials said Williams will tune up at the Hobart International, following an earlier wild card into Auckland as part of her return schedule.
  • With all eight women’s wild cards now allocated, reported options for players seeking that route — including Victoria Azarenka — have closed.
  • Williams resumed competition in 2025 with a notable DC Open win over Peyton Stearns, a three-set loss to Karolina Muchova at the US Open, and a doubles quarterfinal run with Leylah Fernandez.