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

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.

Venus Williams makes history at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open, winning her first singles match since 2023 and teaming up with Hailey Baptiste for a commanding doubles victory.

Coco Gauff Has One Word for Venus Williams After Historic Accomplishment at DC Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Venus Williams, aged 45, stunned tennis fans on Tuesday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington by defeating 23‑year‑old Peyton Stearns 6‑3, 6‑4 in the opening round.

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The 45-year-old’s return to singles play was a victorious one: a 6-3, 6-4 win over 23-year-old Peyton Stearns.

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.