Williams competed in her first U.S. Open since 2023 on Monday night when she was defeated in three sets by Karolina Muchova, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1, in an exciting showing for a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. At 45 years old, Williams is the second-oldest singles player in U.S. Open history.

Venus Williams returns to the U.S. Open, competing in the women's doubles with Leylah Fernandez after receiving a wild-card entry. This marks Williams' first Grand Slam in two years after a 16-month hiatus.

For her return to the US Open, Williams and her stylist, Ronald Burton III, curated looks from a lineup of buzzy American labels.

Venus Williams may have exited the US Open in the opening round, but the 45-year-old reminded the tennis world that she is still far from finished. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, making her first appearance at Flushing Meadows in two years,