When Venus Williams walked onto the court at the 2025 Citi Open, the tennis world was watching with a mix of nostalgia and disbelief. After more than a year away from competitive p

Venus Williams just made WTA history again. At 45, she became the oldest player in over 20 years to win a singles match on tour

Playing against No. 2 seeds Taylor Townsend and Zhang Shuai, the American duo made it a tight contest but ultimately fell just short 4-6 6-3 6-10 to the second-seeded pair. In the first set, Williams and Baptiste recovered from an early break down - but lost their serve again - and that turned out to be costly in the opener.

Venus Williams, one of the most decorated athletes in tennis history, is no stranger to pushing through pain. With four Olympic gold medals, seven Grand Slam titles, and over $42 million in prize money,

With her fiancé, Italian actor Andrea Preti, in the stands, the seven-time grand slam champion beat a rival half her age in the WTA event

Here's where the seven-time Grand Slam champion ranks among the oldest players to win a WTA-level singles match.