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Venus Williams Returns to Australian Open
January 2, 2026 | Edition #320
As many settle into their New Year routines, Venus Williams appears ready to take on a fresh challenge. Five years after her last appearance at Melbourne Park, the 45-year-old is set to return to the Australian Open. She’ll compete in the singles draw, chasing the one Grand Slam title that has eluded her so far. With her place in the main draw confirmed, attention naturally turns to what this return could mean for the seven-time Grand Slam champion.
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Venus Williams Set for Another Shot at Australian Open Singles Title |
The 45-Year-old makes the Australian Open comeback five years after her last appearance. |
Venus Williams returns to the first calendar slam after five years, at the age of 45. And, she is a two-time finalist at the event in women's singles. So tell us,
Do You Think This Year Venus Williams Will Reach Australian Open Finals? |
Last Poll’s Results: 73.27% of you think that ATP is deliberately ignoring players’ problems.
We’re back with our Tennis Wordle today. Dare to take on the challenge? The rules are simple. Just like regular Wordle, guess the word in six attempts… after brushing up on your tennis terminology that is!
(Hint: Defensive shot with relatively little backswing and shortened action instead of a full swing)
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Venus Williams made her Australian Open debut in 1998, defeating her younger sister Serena in the second round. However, she lost to Lindsay Davenport in the last 8 stage. However, Venus is still awaiting her first single title at the season-opening Grand Slam. Venus's best finish at the Australian Open singles event came in 2003 and 2017, when she lost to Serena in the finals. The USA-born has had success in doubles at the Australian Open, winning in 2001, 2003, 2009 and 2010, all with Serena as her partner. |
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