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.

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.

In tennis, you win some and you lose some. Some days the ball flies off your racket and you can’t miss. Some days, the ball keeps clanking off the frame. After a career that has lasted 30-plus years and is still going,

Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste in the doubles to win her comeback match. The 45-year-old then stunned world No. 35 Peyton Stearns in her opening singles match, becoming the oldest woman to earn a tour-level victory since 2004.

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Thursday's women's second-round match between Magdalena Frech and Venus Williams

Coco Gauff Has One Word for Venus Williams After Historic Accomplishment at DC Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Venus Williams, aged 45, stunned tennis fans on Tuesday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington by defeating 23‑year‑old Peyton Stearns 6‑3, 6‑4 in the opening round.

The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion had not played a WTA Tour match since March of 2024 and had not won one since 2023.

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match between Peyton Stearns and Venus Williams

Tennis is heating up at the Mubadala Citi DC Open through its finale on Sunday. Why it matters: Live out local Wimbledon vibes at the District's premium professional tennis tournament. Catch up quick: The tournament started last weekend at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center,