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Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million

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

'I'm on COBRA!': Venus Williams says she's back on the court for health insurance

Venus Williams returned to tennis this week, winning her first tour-level match in two years. She says she returned to the ...

Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes

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 ...

Venus Williams Loses in Round of 16 at DC Open After 1st Singles Win in 2 Years

Venus Williams' inspiring run at the 2025 Citi DC Open ended Thursday. The legendary tennis player lost to No. 5 seed ...

Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, ...

Venus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC Open

Williams could not overcome 27-year-old Magdalena Frech, 6-2, 6-2, in the second round of the tournament on Thursday, July 24 ...

Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.

A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence

There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match resonates with so ...

Venus Williams confirms she is engaged to actor Andrea Preti

Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged.

Venus Williams’s health care joke shows even rich stars need coverage

The comments by the tennis great draw attention to the broader crisis of health care affordability and medical debt.

45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match

The only older woman to win a tour-level singles match was Martina Navratilova, whose last triumph came at 47 in 2004.