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43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Venus Williams, the 43-year-old American tennis player, has received a wild-card entry for the singles draw at Wimbledon, marking her 24th appearance at the prestigious tournament.With her five previous Wimbledon singles titles and a runner-up finish in 2017, Williams has a remarkable history at the grass-court major since her debut two decades ago.Despite her current ranking at 697th in the world, Williams showcased her enduring skill by defeating the 48th-ranked Camila Giorgi in a thrilling match at the Birmingham Classic. The hard-fought victory, with a score of 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (6), marked her first win against a top 50 player in nearly four years.The seven-time Grand Slam champion next plays Jelena Ostapenko at the Wimbledon warm-up event.Williams' younger sister Serena...