American tennis player Venus Williams is all set to make US Open history after receiving a wildcard entry.
According to Sky News, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, after two years’ absence, will make a comeback at the US Open this month after receiving a wildcard invitation for singles.
As per the International Tennis Federation, the 45-year-old will become the oldest singles entrant at Flushing Meadows in the history of the US Open since 47-year-old Renee Richards in 1981.
It is worth noting that the tennis legend Serena Williams's sister previously received a wildcard entry for the mixed doubles competition of the major tournament, which will begin next week.
2000 and 2001 US Open champion after remaining three years away from the court due to health issues and finally made a comeback this year at the Washington DC Open.
Despite becoming the oldest winner of a match on the WTA Tour since Martina Navratilova in 2004 after a first-round win, her bid ended with a second-round defeat.
She then played the Cincinnati Open and faced an early exit after losing in the first round.
William will now be seen in action at the US Open singles, scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 24.
