Venus Williams Gets US Open Wild Card At Age 45 And Will Be Oldest In Singles Since 1981
She is the owner of seven major singles championships - including at the U.S. Open in 2000 and 2001 - along with another 14 in women's doubles, all won with her younger sister, Serena, plus two in mixed doubles. Serena retired with 23 Slam singles trophies after playing at the 2022 U.S. Open.
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