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Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?

Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?
BBC Sport Tuesday 18 August 2026, 17:07 UTC 1 min read
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Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.

Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.
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