Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard

Two-time U.S. Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry ​into this year's tournament, organisers said on ‌Tuesday.

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Williams, 46, was eliminated in the first round at Flushing Meadows ​last year after falling to Czech ​Karolina Muchova.

She and sister Serena also returned ⁠to doubles action for the first ​time since 2022 on Monday, suffering an ​opening round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.

Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open winner, was also among those ​granted a wildcard on Monday. The ​33-year-old is trying to make a comeback after a ‌foot ⁠injury derailed her 2025 season.

Organisers said one women's singles wildcard spot is still to be announced.

On the men's side, Frenchman Gael ​Monfils was ​among those ⁠who got a wildcard into the main draw earlier this ​month. The former world number six ​previously ⁠announced that he would retire at the end of the season.

Monfils and spouse Elina ⁠Svitolina ​were also given wildcards ​into the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament on Monday.