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Venus Williams, 45, Plays Australian Open Wild Card Match
18 Jan
Summary
- Venus Williams, 45, competes as a wild card at the 2026 Australian Open.
- She faces Olga Danilovic, 24, ranked 68, tonight at 3 a.m. ET.
- Tournament coverage airs on ESPN and ESPN+ for subscribers.
Venus Williams, 45, is making her return to the court as a wild card entry at the 2026 Australian Open. Her first-round match is scheduled for late tonight, around 3 a.m. Eastern Time, on John Cain Arena. She will be facing the 24-year-old Serbian player Olga Danilovic, who is currently ranked 68th in the WTA.
Williams, who enters the tournament ranked 145, will have her match broadcast on ESPN2. Comprehensive coverage of the Australian Open, including all qualifying matches, will be available for streaming to ESPN Unlimited subscribers, providing fans with access to the entire event.
The tournament features top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, with substantial prize money on offer. The singles winners will each receive $4,150,000, reflecting the prestige and high stakes of the Grand Slam event.
