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Venus Williams says she's back on court for health insurance

Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million

Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

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Venus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC Open

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'I'm on COBRA!': Venus Williams says she's back on the court for health insurance

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Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open

After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer of...

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Venus Williams’ run at Citi Open ends with loss to Magdalena Frech

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Venus Williams’ DC Open comeback attempt stalls in 2nd round

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Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the U.S. Open

This was not a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for the 45-year-old Venus Williams, who had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington and winning once each in singles and doubles.

Venus Williams Loses in Round of 16 at DC Open After 1st Singles Win in 2 Years

Venus Williams' inspiring run at the 2025 Citi DC Open ended Thursday. The legendary tennis player lost to No. 5 seed Magdalena Frech in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the round of 16. Frech will face No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina after defeating Williams in their first career head-to-head matchup.

Who Is Venus Williams' Fiancé, Andrea Preti? Meet the Former Model Who Stole the Tennis Star's Heart

On July 22, following her first singles match in more than a year, Williams revealed that she is engaged to actor and former model Andre Preti. While speaking to WTA following her DC Open singles match, the tennis star, who sported a diamond ring on her left finger, called Preti her fiancé.

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Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, the spectators at the D.C. Open’s main stadium gave her a standing ovation. She responded with a smile and the sort of pirouette and wave she usually reserves for celebrating wins.

Tennis legend Venus Williams wins first singles match since 2023, delivers nine aces

Tennis legend Venus Williams is back. The 45-year-old former world No. 1 player won her first singles match in nearly two years, defeating the world No. 35 Peyton Stearns, 6-3, 6-4, to reach the second round of the DC Open.

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For Venus Williams, ‘excellence’ has no expiration date

The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.

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Venus Williams confirms engagement, getting married in 2 months

Venus Williams has a lot to celebrate. The 45-year-old tennis great Venus Williams revealed she is engaged to actor Andrea Preti on July 22 after playing her first singles match in more than a year. Williams bested fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 of the DC ...

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Venus Williams, 45, gets a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open after win in Washington

MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open. The 45-year-old Williams is participating in her first event in more than a year at the DC Open and won first-round matches in both singles and doubles.