Key Highlights
- Venus Williams received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open starting January 18, 2026.
- She last competed in the Australian Open in 2021 and has not played in the tournament for five years.
- At 45, she will be the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open main draw.
- Williams first appeared in the Australian Open 28 years ago, in 1998.
- She has won seven Grand Slam singles titles during her career.
