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Venus Williams says she's back on court for health insurance

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

Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

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

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Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage

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How health insurance works for athletes in various sports

Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the DC Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes after a joking comment she made in an on-court interview.

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Venus Williams’ run at Citi Open ends with loss to Magdalena Frech

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Venus Williams’ DC Open comeback attempt stalls in 2nd round

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Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open

WASHINGTON — After Venus Williams' four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer offered a thought: “We’re never going to say goodbye to Venus Williams, are we?” he said.

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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. Williams has not won back-to-back matches since 2019. Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste won their first-round match in doubles play on Monday, but the duo fell short of reaching the third round.

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

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

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 Magdalena Frech in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the round of 16. Frech will face No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina after defeating Williams in their first career head-to-head matchup.

Who Is Venus Williams' Fiancé, Andrea Preti? Meet the Former Model Who Stole the Tennis Star's Heart

On July 22, following her first singles match in more than a year, Williams revealed that she is engaged to actor and former model Andre Preti. While speaking to WTA following her DC Open singles match, the tennis star, who sported a diamond ring on her left finger, called Preti her fiancé.

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

Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 has ended with a 6-2, 6-2 loss to 24th-ranked Magdalena Frech at the D.C. Open.

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Tennis great Venus Williams wins DC Open match for first singles victory since 2023

Venus Williams won her first-round match at the D.C. Open in straight sets on Tuesday night. The win marked her first singles victory since 2023.

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Venus Williams Confirms Engagement To Actor Andrea Preti After Historic Tennis Win

Venus Williams is officially off the market. The 45-year-old tennis legend confirmed her engagement to Italian actor Andrea Preti ( Temptation and My Beloved Enemy) during a post-match interview Tuesday night (July 22) after securing a historic victory at the DC Open.

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For Venus Williams, ‘excellence’ has no expiration date

The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.