Latest Venus Williams News

Two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza retires from tennis

Apr. 20, 2024 15:42 PM EDT

MADRID (AP) — Two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza announced she's retiring from professional tennis at age 30 after an extended time away from the court. “I feel that it is time to retire and open up a new chapter in my life,” the former world No. 1 told a news conference...

Venus Williams loses at Indian Wells in her first match since the US Open. Naomi Osaka advances

Mar. 08, 2024 01:03 AM EST

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams played a match on tour for the first time in about six months on Thursday, and the 43-year-old owner of seven Grand Slam titles gave away the lead and the last 10 games in a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 loss to qualifier Nao Hibino at the BNP Paribas Open. ...

Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki receive wild-card entries to Indian Wells

Feb. 13, 2024 14:01 PM EST

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Seven-time major champion Venus Williams and former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki have received wild card entries into the BNP Paribas Open next month. The combined ATP and WTA event is March 6-17 at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Williams...