Venus Williams receives a wildcard into the US Open women’s singles draw, with the tournament keeping an additional wildcard spot unallocated. Multiple outlets report that one place is still being held, which could allow Serena Williams to enter if she decides to continue her comeback.
BBC Sport and other reports say Venus, who is 46, is included despite making her US Open debut 29 years earlier. The Athletic and The Independent add that Serena is not yet named on the wildcard list, with one women’s singles wildcard remaining unassigned. Sky Sports and NDTV describe the tournament’s approach as leaving the door open, potentially for Serena.
Other outlets also note that additional wildcards are awarded to other players. Yahoo Sports reports Sloane Stephens is among six other women given wildcards, and that the USTA says the final women’s singles wildcard is still to be announced. Overall, coverage centers on Venus’s confirmation and the uncertainty around Serena’s possible participation as the last spot waits to be filled.
