Venus Williams to return to US Open 25 years after first title
The two-time former champion and seven-time Grand Slam winner made a surprise return to tennis earlier this summer after a year-long absence.
Williams demonstrated her competitive form by defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns in the first round of the Washington Open.
Her participation will make her the oldest singles player to compete at Flushing Meadows since Renee Richards in 1981.
This marks Williams' 25th appearance at the New York major, 25 years after her initial victory there in 2000.
Venus Williams handed US Open wild card aged 45
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