Williams hasn't expressed her future plans in tennis past the U.S. Open. Of course, for years now, there's been speculation she could retire from the sport, especially after her younger sister Serena did so back in 2022 at the U.S. Open. For now, though, don't be surprised if you see Williams appear at another tennis tournament in the future.

Venus Williams, 45, becomes the oldest singles player to compete at the U.S. Open since 1981 during her first-round loss to Karolina Muchova.

Even at age 45, Venus Williams displayed some big serves and powerful groundstrokes at the U.S. Open on Monday night.