Venus Williams Sets Sights on U.S. Open Mixed Doubles
Venus Williams will make a comeback in the U.S. Open mixed doubles with Reilly Opelka. Their wild-card entry was announced among 14 teams by the U.S. Tennis Association. Eight teams entered based on top singles rankings, while six received wild cards for the event on August 19-20.
Venus Williams is set to make a stunning return to competitive tennis at the U.S. Open next month, teaming up with Reilly Opelka in the redesigned mixed doubles tournament.
The 45-year-old Williams, who just resumed her tennis career after a lengthy hiatus, will join Opelka as a wild-card entry.
The U.S. Tennis Association revealed that out of the 14 participating teams, eight secured their places through high combined singles rankings, with six others, including Williams and Opelka, earning wild-card spots.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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