Venus Williams receives Australian Open wild-card entry
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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry into the main draw of this month's Australian Open, event organizers announced Friday in Australia (Thursday night U.S.).
Williams, 45, last competed in Melbourne in 2021 when she lost in the second round to Italy's Sara Errani. She is a two-time finalist at the event, losing to her sister Serena