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WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.
The 45-year-old had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in singles and doubles.
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WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, the spectators at the D.C. Open’s main stadium gave her a standing ovation. She responded with a smile and the sort of pirouette and wave she usually reserves for celebrating wins.
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Venus Williams, days after becoming the oldest player to win a WTA Tour singles match in 21 years, lost in the second round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Thursday in Washington.