Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open, which will make the 45-year-old tennis legend the oldest woman to play in the main draw.

With the 2026 Australian Open a little over a week away, fans are worried we might not see Taylor Fritz in Melbourne. Fritz, the No. 6 ranked player in the world, has been representing his country in the United Cup 2026.

Tennis fans will welcome Grand Slam action back onto their screens this month. The 2026 Australian Open gets underway in Melbourne on Sunday, January 18. Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are set to

Williams last year played at the U.S. Open, but has not played a Grand Slam match outside of New York City since 2023.

The Australian Open is rapidly approaching, with stars across the ATP and WTA tours seeking success in Melbourne. Melbourne Park plays host to the hard-court Grand Slam later this month, for which many wildcards have already been handed out.

Former Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka is unsure whether he will receive a wildcard for what would be his final appearance at Melbourne Park before retiring at the end of 2026. The 40-year-old Swiss,

Venus Williams will make history at the Australian Open. She received a wild-card spot and will be the oldest woman to enter the main draw at Melbourne Park.

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for Japan against Greece’s Maria Sakkari on Friday, Osaka said she got “really sick” over the Christmas holiday period and wasn’t operating at 100% during the 6-4, 6-2 loss.