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Venus Williams, 45, Announces She’ll Play at French Open for First Time in 5 Years
TL;DR
Venus Williams, 45, will return to the French Open for the first time in five years, playing doubles with Hailey Baptiste. She last competed in 2021 and has previously won doubles titles at the tournament.
Key points
- Venus Williams will play doubles at the 2026 French Open
- This marks her return after a five-year hiatus
- She last competed at the French Open in 2021
- Williams has won doubles titles at the tournament in 1999 and 2010
- She is currently 45 years old
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Venus Williams, 45, will play in the French Open for the first time in five years
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NEED TO KNOW
- Venus Williams will play doubles with Hailey Baptiste at the 2026 French Open after a five-year hiatus from the Grand Slam
- Williams last competed at the French Open in 2021 and previously won doubles titles there in 1999 and 2010
- At 45, Williams continues breaking records, recently becoming the oldest woman in the Australian Open main draw
The French Open will be welcoming Venus Williams back after a five-year hiatus.
The seven-time Grand Slam champion will partner with fellow American Hailey Baptiste in doubles at the 2026 French Open, marking Williams' latest return to the court at age 45.
Williams will not play in the women's singles, the Associated Press confirmed after organizers released the list of entrants.
The pair secured direct entry into the tournament based on their combined rankings, marking Williams' first appearance since her hiatus, according to Just Women's Sports.
The last time Williams played at the French Open was in 2021, the outlet reported.
In the past, Williams held the No. 1 spot in both singles and doubles, the AP reported.
She lost the French Open singles final to her younger sister Serena in 2002 and together they won the doubles event in 1999 and 2010.
Q&A
Why is Venus Williams returning to the French Open in 2026?
Venus Williams is returning to the French Open to play doubles with Hailey Baptiste after a five-year break from the tournament.
What is Venus Williams' history at the French Open?
Venus Williams has previously won doubles titles at the French Open in 1999 and 2010 and last competed there in 2021.
How old is Venus Williams and what records is she breaking?
Venus Williams is 45 years old and recently became the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open main draw.
