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Venus Williams becomes oldest player to compete in Australian Open women’s singles draw

Venus Williams becomes oldest player to compete in Australian Open women’s singles draw

Despite losing to Olga Danilovic in their Australian Open match on Sunday, Venus Williams, 45, wrote her name in the history books, as she became the oldest tennis player to compete in the event’s women’s singles draw.  Williams’ first Australian Open in 1998 was notable for a second-round match where she beat her younger sister,…

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