Venus Williams set for return on grass with wild card entry into ‘s-Hertogenbosch

The American, who turns 43 years old next month, has not played since early January

Venus Williams at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships Image credit: AI/Reuters/Panoramic

May 30, 2023

Former world No 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams is set to return to the women’s circuit during the grass season with a wild card entry into the Libema Open in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands next month.

The American, who turns 43 on June 17, will be making her debut at the WTA 250 event.

𝘼 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨… ✨

We proudly present Venus Williams as a participant in our WTA tournament! The American receives a wildcard and will debut on the 's-Hertogenbosch grass courts.

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— Libéma Open🎾 (@LibemaOpen) May 30, 2023

The 42-year-old Williams has not played since early January when she lost in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Now ranked No 701 in the world, Williams has played a very limited schedule over the past few years due to injuries. She played only four events in 2022, nine in 2021 and eight in 2020.

Venus will be the only Williams sister playing on grass this year with younger sister Serena currently pregnant with her second child.

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