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DC Open comeback ends early for Venus Williams

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 offered a thought: “We’re never going to say goodbye to Venus Williams,

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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

Williams could not overcome 27-year-old Magdalena Frech, 6-2, 6-2, in the second round of the tournament on Thursday, July 24. Williams has not won back-to-back matches since 2019. Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste won their first-round match in doubles play on Monday, but the duo fell short of reaching the third round.

NBC Sports on MSN · 16h

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.

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

MarketWatch on MSN · 11h

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.

MSNBC · 9h

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

Venus Williams returned to tennis this week, winning her first tour-level match in two years. She says she returned to the court, in part, to keep her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance because they informed me earlier this year that I’m on COBRA!

The Washington Post on MSN · 18h

Venus Williams’s health care joke shows even rich stars need coverage

The comments by the tennis great draw attention to the broader crisis of health care affordability and medical debt.

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Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes

The 45-year-old had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in ...

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 ...

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Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’

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

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Venus Williams Confirms Engagement To Actor Andrea Preti After Historic Tennis Win

Venus Williams is officially off the market. The 45-year-old tennis legend confirmed her engagement to Italian actor Andrea ...

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Venus Williams confirms she is engaged to actor Andrea Preti

Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged.

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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 ...

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Venus Williams: A global inspiration in an unjust world order

Venus Williams has made history as the second-oldest woman to win a WTA Tour-level singles match, but her triumph extends beyond the tennis court… Makoe explores her legacy as a symbol of resilience ...

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