Venus Williams' return to the WTA Tour ended in a one-sided defeat to Magdalena Frech in Washington, but the 45-year-old was keen to focus on the positives after an impressive week

Venus Williams Personal Announcement After WTA Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sometimes, the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story. On Tuesday in D.C., it wasn’t just a win that made Venus Williams happy—it was something, or someone, much bigger.

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.

Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview.

WASHINGTON — After Venus Williams' four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer offered a thought: "We're never going to say goodbye to Venus Williams, are we?" he said.

SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match between Peyton Stearns and Venus Williams