Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Venus Williams Wins Match, Becomes Second-Oldest Player
Venus Williams, a 45-year-old tennis player, won a match, making her one of the oldest to win a tour-level match.
After taking a break for surgery and being out of competition for 15 months, she came back to play.
She beat Peyton Stearns, who is younger than her.
It had been almost a year since her last victory.
Williams is not just playing for fun; she's trying to win.
Venus Williams, 45, became the second-oldest player to win a tour-level match.
Williams defeated Peyton Stearns, ranked 35th in the world.
This was Williams' first professional tournament in 15 months.
Williams' last win was in August 2023.
Williams is playing to win, not just participate.
- Who
- Venus Williams, and Peyton Stearns.
- What
- Venus Williams won a tour-level match, becoming the second-oldest player to do so.
- When
- Recently, after a 15-month break.
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- Williams is competing to win.
- Age
- 45
- Opponent
- Peyton Stearns
- Stearns' Ranking
- 35
- Williams' last win
- August 2023
- Tournament
- DC Open