Venus Williams to play exhibition mixed doubles match at 2024 US Open
WTAThursday, 15 August 2024 at 02:30
Although she hasn't given any hints regarding her retirement, WTA icon Venus Williams will be making an appearance during the 2024 US Open as she's scheduled to play an exhibition mixed doubles match.
The American legend will be partnering with compatriot Andy Roddick to take on the Argentine team of Gabriela Sabatini and Juan Martin Del Potro. All four participants have won at least one title at Flushing Meadows, with Williams being a two-time champion (2000, 2001), Roddick winning in 2003, Sabatini prevailing in 1990 and Del Potro lifting the trophy in 2009.
Williams returning to action after six months of absence
The 44-year old has been plagued by injuries, leading to her making sporadic appearances on Tour over the past few years. Her last matches came in March, when she competed at both Indian Wells and the Miami Open. Williams lost in the first round at both events.
Despite her prolonged absence, the former World No.1 has yet to make any commitments regarding her retirement. With nothing left to prove, Williams could be fast approaching the end of her career. Although she has not announced if she'll be playing in New York this summer, she will be competing in the mixed doubles exhibition match. In what's sure to be an entertaining affair, the match is scheduled to take place during the week of US Open qualifying events.
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AceOfBase17-09-2024 - FYI: The term 'snub' is a much overused verb by writers of sensationalist rags. [SNUB: rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully]. That is not the definition of what is going on with frequent withdrawals from tournaments.
mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
