Venus Williams Set for Tennis Return in Washington DC.

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Friday, July 11, 2025

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Venus Williams is set to return to the courts this summer in Washington, D.C.

The all-time great and seven-time major singles champion received a wildcard into the upcoming Mubadala Citi DC Open, the only combined ATP/WTA 500 event.

“I’m excited to accept a wild card to the Mubadala Citi DC Open. There’s something truly special about DC: the energy, the fans, the history,” Willams said in a statement. “This city has always shown me so much love, and I can’t wait to compete there again!”

A legend returns ✨ @Venuseswilliams will make her first appearance in DC since 2022!#MubadalaCitiDCOpen pic.twitter.com/lLa6LCnG7B

— Mubadala Citi DC Open (@mubadalacitidc) July 11, 2025

 

Williams, 45, has not competed in a professional tournament since the Miami Open last year where she lost in the first round to Diana Shnaider. Williams has been listed as inactive on the WTA tour website since then.

Our strongest player field ever 🔥

Seven Top 10 players, five Grand Slam champions & the top nine US men are all coming to DC this summer!#MubadalaCitiDCOpen

— Mubadala Citi DC Open (@mubadalacitidc) June 26, 2025

 

“We are so excited that Venus will be playing in the Mubadala Citi DC Open this year,” said Mark Ein, Mubadala Citi DC Open Chairman. “She has inspired people around the world with her accomplishments on the court and her visionary impact off the court. I know how much it means to our DC fans and community to be able to watch her compete in person this summer.”

Earlier this spring, Indian Wells tournament organizers announced Williams would make her pro return there at the WTA 1000 event. However, Williams later denied that she had any plans to compete there. Williams provided commentary for TNT Sports at Roland-Garros back in May.

Williams last appeared at the DC tournament back in 2022.