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Why wildcards abound for Venus Williams

BBC News· Aug 28, 2026 · 10:54 AM · 46 views

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Venus Williams, 46, has been granted her twelfth wildcard to compete at the US Open, despite a challenging recent record. With a world ranking of 611 and only one singles win since July 2025, her continued presence draws significant interest and ticket sales, according to tournament director Karl Hale. Full story and more reels: https://newsreel.video #VenusWilliams #USOpen #tennis #sportsnews #breaking

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