Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard at 46, Serena may follow

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What happenedOne Williams sister is officially in this year's US Open women's singles draw and the tournament is keeping one spot open for the other, four years after her farewell.

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ABC News Australia2h ago

Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard at 46, Serena may follow

One Williams sister is officially in this year's US Open women's singles draw and the tournament is keeping one spot open for the other, four years after her farewell.

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Pittsburgh Tribune Review57m ago

Venus Williams gets a U.S. Open singles wild card at 46, with maybe a spot being held for Serena

NEW YORK — Venus Williams was given a U.S. Open singles wild card Tuesday and the tournament is keeping one on hold — perhaps in case her sister Serena wants to join her.

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