Venus Williams: Australian Open & Age Record Bid | Tennis News

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Legend:

45 and not the least bit tired

Venus Williams.

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Wildcard for Williams in Melbourne

At 45, Venus Williams will most likely break the record of the oldest tournament player at the upcoming Australian Open (from January 18th). The organizers awarded the final wildcard to the two-time finalist (2003, 2017), who made her Melbourne debut in 1998. “I’m really excited to be back in Australia and can’t wait to take part in this tournament in the Australian summer,” said Williams. The previous age record was held by Kimiko Date, who was 44 years old when she took part eleven years ago.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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