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Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million
Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

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'I'm on COBRA!': Venus Williams says she's back on the court for health insurance
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Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open
After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer of...

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The 45-year-old Williams hadn’t played in a tournament in 16 months until entering the event in Washington.

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Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes
The 45-year-old had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in singles and doubles.
Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC
WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, the spectators at the D.C. Open’s main stadium gave her a standing ovation. She responded with a smile and the sort of pirouette and wave she usually reserves for celebrating wins.
Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’
WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.
Venus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC Open
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 Loses in Round of 16 at DC Open After 1st Singles Win in 2 Years
Venus Williams' inspiring run at the 2025 Citi DC Open ended Thursday. The legendary tennis player lost to No. 5 seed Magdalena Frech in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the round of 16. Frech will face No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina after defeating Williams in their first career head-to-head matchup.
For Venus Williams, ‘excellence’ has no expiration date
The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.
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