Emma Raducanu will bid to continue her strong hard-court form as the British No 1 takes on Peyton Stearns at the National Bank Open. A run to the semi-finals of the Citi Open in Washington DC last ...

While Venus Williams’ tennis greatness has been on display for nearly two decades, her ability to perform like this at 45 was impressive.

Venus Williams waves to the crowd as she celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns in the DC Open on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ...

An evening match several days ago at the Stadium saw Miss Williams roll over Peyton Stearns, a 23-year-old Texas gal hailing from Ohio. 7,500 seats, almost all taken, roared their support.

Venus Williams, 45, became the oldest player in 21 years to win a WTA Tour match after a straight-set win in the DC Open over Peyton Stearns.

There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match resonates with so many folks. That she’s 45, for one thing. Only one woman, Martina ...

Williams has been winning at tennis for decades. Her pro debut came when she was 14. Her first Grand Slam title came at Wimbledon in 2000, less than a month after her 20th birthday.

Venus Williams celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) And Williams did just that ...

Venus Williams celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington.

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