What Venus Williams’ DC Open Win At 45 Says About Women’s Tennis
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 22: Venus Williams celebrates after winning a women’s single match against … More Peyton Stearns (not pictured) during on day 2 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Getty Images Venus Williams defeated Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open yesterday, becoming the oldest woman to win a WTA Tour match since Martina Navratilova (47) in 2004. Williams returned to tennis for the first time in 16 months. Two weeks ago, her WTA Tour profile listed her as inactive. Over the last two years, Williams appeared in more fashion shows than tennis matches. This week, Williams won two matches in two days, including one in doubles with Hailey Baptiste. “There are no limits for excellence,” Williams told WTA staff after the match. “It’s all about what’s in your head and how much you’re able to put into it. If you put in the work mentally, physically, and emotionally, then you can have the result.” What does it say about the state of women’s tennis that an inactive 45-year-old, wearing a black turtleneck dress in the smoldering Washington, D.C. heat, can defeat a 23-year-old player ranked No. 35? Is Williams’ talent timeless and so elite that it dwarfs what’s considered good play on the WTA today? Has the WTA, sans the Williams sisters, fallen victim to parity or mediocrity? Maybe Williams’ victory is merely a moment in time, like Jimmy Connors in the 1991 U.S. Open. Connors, 39 and ranked No. 174, reached the semifinals. PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 23: Venus Williams walks the runway during Vogue World: Paris at Place Vendome … More on June 23, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for Vogue)…
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