Carlos Alcaraz opens his bid for a sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open on Monday as Venus Williams prepares to make a record-extending 25th appearance at the tennis showpiece.Spanish star Alcaraz is chasing a second US Open title following his maiden Grand Slam victory at the tournament in 2022,

When Williams takes on 11th-ranked Karolina Muchova on Monday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium, it will be her record-extending 25th appearance in the U.S. Open. It comes at the ripe age of 45, making her the oldest player to compete in singles at the U.S. Open since 47-year-old Renée Richards set the record in 1981.

Venus Williams is poised to make history at the US Open, further extending her remarkable career with another memorable appearance.