The US Open just wrapped up in September, but in the tennis world, there’s really no such thing as an offseason. To that end, the first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open, kicks off Monday, Jan. 16, and one of our favorites will be competing down under.
According to ESPN, Venus WIlliams has received a wild card into the major tournament. This will be the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s 22nd Australian Open appearance. She’s been to the finals twice, losing to her sister, Serena Williams, both times. The last time they met was in 2017, when Serena won while two months pregnant with her daughter.
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