Venus Williams of the United States, a legendary figure in tennis history, has once again proven that age is just a number. The 45-year-old Venus defeated Peyton Stearns, a player 22 years her junior, 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open tennis tournament.
Sports News: American tennis icon Venus Williams has achieved another historic milestone at the age of 45. At the DC Open 2025, Venus defeated Peyton Stearns in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to become the second-oldest player to win a match in women's singles. This match was not just a victory, but also an inspiring story of a comeback in the world of tennis.
Venus Second Oldest Winner
The record for the oldest woman to win a singles match in tennis still belongs to tennis legend Martina Navratilova. She achieved this historic feat by defeating Catalina Castano of Colombia at the age of 47 at the 2004 Wimbledon Championships. Now, Venus Williams is second on this list.
Venus Williams has returned to the court after a long break of almost 16 months. During this break, she faced several injuries and fitness problems, but she never gave up. After the victory at the DC Open, Venus said, "This is just the first step. The first match is always difficult, especially when you are returning after a long break. I had faith in my abilities, but it was necessary to win to prove it. This victory is very special to me."
Excellent Start in Doubles Too
Not only in singles, but also in the doubles event, Venus Williams showcased her magic. She teamed up with Hailey Baptiste to defeat the pair of Genie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue in the first round of doubles. Venus's victory is proof that age is just a number, and passion, experience, and hard work can overcome any obstacle.
Now, Venus Williams will face Poland's World No. 24 player, Magdalena Frech, in her next match. Frech secured her place in the second round by defeating Ukraine's qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva 6-2, 6-4 in her first-round match. This match is expected to be exciting, as it will pit the experienced Venus against the youthful energy of Frech.
Venus Williams is a seven-time Grand Slam winner and has also achieved the World No. 1 ranking. She was one of the most influential players in women's tennis from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. Her athleticism, power game, and never-say-die mentality have made her a legend.
