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Venus Williams receives a wild-card entry with Reilly Opelka to play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open

Venus Williams

Jul 24, 2025; Washington, D.C., USA; Venus Williams (USA) speaks to the media after her match against Magdalena Frech (POL)(not pictured) in a women’s singles match on day four of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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NEW YORK — Venus Williams’ comeback is headed to the U.S. Open, when she will enter the redesigned mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry.

The 45-year-old Williams, who returned to the tennis tour after more than a year away, and Opelka were among the 14 teams announced by the U.S. Tennis Association for its mixed doubles event on Aug. 19-20.

Eight of the pairings received direct entry into the field based on having the highest combined current singles rankings, and six were given wild cards by the USTA.