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Venus Williams casually reveals she's engaged to fiancé Andrea, Taylor Fritz laments stupidly long tennis calendar, & more

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July 23, 2025

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Why Venus Williams getting a wildcard for any tournament should not be a controversial decision

Venus Williams returned to action at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Tuesday in Washington following a 16-month hiatus from the sport. The five-time Wimbledon winner more than justified concerns with her wildcard award as she beat World No. 35, Peyton Stearns, in straight sets to take the tie 6-3, 6-4, and became the second-oldest woman to ever win a match on the WTA Tour.

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"I felt a lot of negativity in here, that's not how I function": When Venus Williams responded to claim about not being talkative in Wimbledon presser

Venus Williams once opened up about her efforts to maintain a positive mindset even in challenging circumstances. She made the remarks in response to being asked about her reserved nature after her triumph at the 2005 Wimbledon Championships.

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