Venus Williams receives US Open singles wildcard at age 46
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the upcoming US Open singles tournament, marking her participation in the event 29 years after her New York debut in 1997. At 46 years old, she holds the record as the oldest singles entrant since Renee Richards in 1981. Venus has struggled in singles this year, losing all ten of her matches, with her last win in July 2025. The US Open begins on August 30, and there is speculation that her sister, Serena Williams, may receive the final wildcard entry if she chooses to compete.
- •Venus Williams is 46 years old and has not won a singles match in 2026.
- •She won two US Open titles in 2000 and 2001.
- •Serena Williams may also receive a wildcard to join her sister in the tournament.
- •The US Open singles draw begins on August 30.
- •Gael Monfils, 39, also receives a wildcard for his final career tournament.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Venus Williams, 46, given US Open singles wildcard
- 5:07 PMBBC Sport — Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Venus Williams gets a US Open singles wild card at 46, with maybe a spot being held for Serena
"Venus Williams was given a wild card into the U.S. Open singles tournament on Tuesday and the tournament is keeping one on hold — perhaps in case her sister Serena wants to join her. Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion, was one of six other women to receive a wild card, and the U.S. Tennis Association said the final one is still to be announced. Venus Williams received a wild card last year, returning to the tournament she won twice for the first time since 2023.
"Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
"Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:07 PMVenus Williams, 46, given US Open singles wildcard
Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 5:07 PMVenus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?
Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 4:50 PMVenus Williams gets a US Open singles wild card at 46, with maybe a spot being held for Serena
Venus Williams was given a wild card into the U.S. Open singles tournament on Tuesday and the tournament is keeping one on hold — perhaps in case her sister Serena wants to join her. Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion, was one of six other women to receive a wild card, and the U.S. Tennis Association said the final one is still to be announced. Venus Williams received a wild card last year, returning to the tournament she won twice for the first time since 2023.
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