WASHINGTON—There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match—just one of hundreds—resonated with so many folks. That she’s 45, for one thing.

Venus Williams suggested this week that she only returned to tennis to get back on the WTA’s health insurance. Venus Williams ...

This was not a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for the 45-year-old Venus Williams, who had been away from the tour for ...

Despite having to cut her historic return to WTA tournaments short, Venus Williams remained positive about her run.

Venus Williams, 45, made history Tuesday night by becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match.