Venus Williams, at 45 years old, is set to make her return to tennis at the 2025 DC Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion announced the news on her Instagram story, writing, “See you soon, DC.”
The WTA 500 tournament will take place from July 21 to 27 in Washington, D.C. Williams, who has received a wildcard entry, last played at the 2024 Miami Open, where she lost in the first round to Diana Shnaider in straight sets on March 19, 2024.
Williams, who competed at the DC Open in 2022, will return to the event for the first time since then. Her return has excited many tennis fans who’ve been following her long and storied career.
Top Players in the DC Open Field
The 2025 DC Open will feature some of the biggest names in women’s and men’s tennis. Among the top women’s players in the preliminary main draw are Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Paula Badosa, Amanda Anisimova, and Emma Navarro.
On the men’s side, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Daniil Medvedev, and Lorenzo Musetti are set to compete.
Paula Badosa is the defending women’s singles champion, while Sebastian Korda won the men’s title in 2024.
Williams’ Recent Form and Future Plans
Although Williams is not currently ranked in the WTA Tour singles rankings, she was ranked No. 270 at the end of 2024. Despite her age, the tennis legend continues to push forward with her career.
She announced last month that she plans to compete in the Charlotte Invitational, an exhibition event on December 4, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Other players set to compete in the exhibition include Madison Keys, Frances Tiafoe, and Taylor Fritz.
Williams’ return to competitive tennis at the DC Open and beyond will be closely watched, with fans excited to see the legendary athlete back in action on the court.
