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Venus Williams’s Washington Comeback Run Ends in Round-of-16 Defeat

Her Washington defeat secured her a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open ahead of the US Open

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Rückkehrerin Venus Williams scheidet aus
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Alter schütz vor Siegen nicht: Venus Williams gewinnt mit 6:3, 6:4 gegen die 22 Jahre jüngere Peyton Stearns. Im Achtelfinale schied sie dann aber aus

Overview

  • Williams fell 2–6, 2–6 to Magdalena Frech in a 73-minute round-of-16 match at the DC Open in Washington, D.C.
  • Magdalena Frech praised Williams as a “superstar” and said it was an honor to compete against her.
  • Williams’s opening win over Peyton Stearns made her the second-oldest match winner in WTA Tour history at age 45.
  • She holds a total of 21 Grand Slam titles, including seven in singles and 14 doubles crowns with sister Serena.
  • Following her Washington performance, Williams received a wildcard into the Cincinnati Open as she prepares for the US Open starting August 24.