December 21, 2022
1 min read

Venus Williams receives wild card for ASB Classic

In addition to her appearances in the finals of 2003 and 2017, former world No.1 Williams has reached at least the quarterfinal stage on nine occasions…reports Asian Lite News

American legend and seven-time major champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card into the women’s singles main draw of the 2023 Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam.

Venus, the former World No 1, is a two-time finalist and the 42-year-old will be making her 22nd appearance in the tournament that begins on January 16 at Melbourne Park here. Venus made her first appearance here in 1998.

“I am very excited to be returning to Melbourne to compete at the Australian Open in January,” said Williams, who owns a 54-21 career win-loss record at the Australian Open where she made her debut 25-year ago.

“I’ve been competing in the country for over 20 years now and the Australian community has always supported me wholeheartedly. It will be an honour to play for the fans again and I’m looking forward to making more memories at the tournament this year,” Williams was quoted as saying by the organisers in a release on Monday.

In addition to her appearances in the finals of 2003 and 2017, former world No.1 Williams has reached at least the quarterfinal stage on nine occasions.

In doubles, she and her sister Serena Williams combined to win the women’s title four times — 2001, 2003, 2009 and 2010 — and she also captured the mixed doubles crown in 1998 with Justin Gimelstob.

ALSO READ-Qatar passes the baton to 2026 FIFA hosts

Previous Story

Indian firm culpable for cough syrup deaths, says Gambia panel

Next Story

Flu season: US pharmacies limit sales of kids’ medication

Latest from Sport

Leeds Lift Off

The win marked Leeds’ third of the season, lifting them to 13th place in the table Leeds United returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over

Big Guns Aim Higher

Alexander Isak is out with a hip injury, but Ryan Gravenberch should be fit after limping off against Manchester United last weekend….reports Asian Lite News The weekend round of Premier League matches

Brook Eager to Roll On

With ODIs, the Ashes, Sri Lanka and a T20 World Cup ahead, Brook says England’s depth and balance make them ready for the challenge….reports Asian Lite News England’s Harry Brook is confident

Sai’s Time Is Coming!

Sudharsan, soon to turn 24, faces mounting pressure to justify his place at number three, considering the stakes are forever high in Indian cricket’s unforgiving selection landscape, as seen from cases of

Sushma Brushes Off Batting Blues

Though the opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal have a run-rate of 6.05, it sharply goes down to only 4.32 when the latter and Harleen Deol are batting together, which
Go toTop