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Venus Williams Come Back Australian Open At Age 45

todayJanuary 2, 2026 8 3

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By: Rilwan Agbomeji

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams don get wildcard to play Australian Open at age 45, and tournament organizers talk say she go be di oldest woman wey ever play di competition.

She still tuk say Australia give her many good memories and she thankful for di chance to come back to a place wey mean plenty to her tennis career.

Officials confirm say Williams go break di record of Japan’s Kimiko Date, wey be 44 years old when she play Australian Open for 2015, while di American legend don already win Wimbledon five times and US Open two times.

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