Tennis star Venus Williams is granted a wildcard entry into the US Open tournament.
Venus Williams and Caroline Garcia Set to Make a Splash at the 2023 U.S. Open
Venus Williams, the legendary two-time U.S. Open singles champion, is set to make a comeback at this year's tournament, marking her potential last appearance at Flushing Meadows. The tennis icon, who turned 45 earlier this year, has received a wildcard entry into the singles and mixed doubles events.
Williams, who won a WTA singles match at the Washington Open last month, became the oldest player to do so since 2004, showcasing her age-defying return to the court. Her mixed doubles partner for the tournament is Reilly Opelka.
Meanwhile, France's Caroline Garcia has also been granted a wildcard entry into the women's singles tournament. This could potentially be Garcia's last appearance at the U.S. Open as well, as reports suggest her participation in the tournament could be her final outing at Flushing Meadows.
However, it's important to note that Venus Williams has not officially announced her retirement following the 2022 WTA Finals, although she hinted at plans to retire by the end of the season. Since 2022, she has been deliberately noncommittal about her long-term plans, emphasizing she is "very much in the moment" and should not be ruled out for upcoming seasons.
Regarding the 2023 U.S. Open wildcard, there is no direct confirmation or mention in the available search results. More recent entries confirm wildcards for 2025 but not specifically for 2023.
In the 2023 U.S. Open tournament, Williams faced Belgian Greet Minnen in the first round of the singles event, but unfortunately, she lost the match. This marked her last appearance in the U.S. Open singles main draw to date.
As the 2023 U.S. Open tournament unfolds, tennis fans worldwide eagerly await the performances of these two veterans, Williams and Garcia, who have both left indelible marks on the sport.
The legendary tennis icon, Venus Williams, who won a WTA singles match at the Washington Open last month, has received a wildcard entry to participate in the singles and mixed doubles events at the 2023 U.S. Open. In the same tournament, France's Caroline Garcia, who could potentially play her last match at Flushing Meadows, has been granted a wildcard entry into the women's singles tournament.
