Venus Williams surprises everyone with victory at WTA tournament at age 45, setting new tennis record
American tennis star Venus Williams once again proved that her sporting career is far from over.
At the age of 45, she achieved an incredible breakthrough by winning her opening match at the prestigious WTA 500 tournament in Washington.
In a tense battle, she overcame her compatriot and 35th-ranked player in the world, Peyton Stosur, in straight sets — 6:3, 6:4.
This marked the oldest victory at a WTA-level event since 2004, when the record was set by 47-year-old Martina Navratilova.
For Williams, this match was her first singles tournament since spring 2024 and her first win since 2023.
Her next opponent will be Polish player Magdalena Frenk.
Spectators watched this extraordinary achievement, further cementing Venus's status as one of the greatest tennis legends of our time.
She is also the older sister of tennis legend Serena Williams.
Throughout her career, she secured five Wimbledon titles, two US Open titles, and topped the world rankings multiple times.
Additionally, Williams boasts Olympic gold and silver medals, along with numerous doubles titles, demonstrating her versatility and unyielding stature in the sport.