January 2, 2026 11:18 AM
Venus Williams receives 2026 Australian Open wild card
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has received a wild card entry into the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open. It will be her first appearance at Melbourne Park since 2021 and the first time she will compete outside the United States since 2023. Of her seven Grand Slam singles titles, none have come in Melbourne. Venus reached the final twice, in 2003 and 2017, and on both occasions her sister and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams emerged victorious. In addition to her...