Venus Williams Receives US Open Mixed Doubles Wild Card

Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam champion and legendary tennis player, has received a wild-card entry to compete in the mixed doubles event at the 2025 US Open alongside American Reilly Opelka. The mixed doubles competition, scheduled for August 19 and 20, will feature 16 pairs, including top-ranked players such as Jannik Sinner, Iga Świątek, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, battling for a $1 million first prize. Williams recently made her 2025 debut at the DC Open, where she won a singles match—becoming the oldest player to do so in 21 years—and reached the women's doubles quarterfinals. The US Open mixed doubles draw includes a star-studded field with eight teams receiving direct entries based on rankings and six additional wild-card teams, including reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. This event marks a significant comeback for Williams after a 16-month hiatus, highlighting her enduring impact on the sport, especially in doubles where she has won 14 Grand Slam titles with her sister Serena and two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles. The event promises high-level competition and excitement ahead of the main singles draws at the US Open.