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Venus Williams plans comeback at 45: WTA start in Auckland!
At 45, Venus Williams is planning her return to the tennis stage at the 2026 Auckland Classic. Is she preparing for the Australian Open?
Venus Williams plans comeback at 45: WTA start in Auckland!
45-year-old Venus Williams is already planning her next tennis season after returning to the tour in the summer of 2025 after a 16-month break from tournaments. She will compete at the WTA tournament in Auckland, New Zealand in January 2026 after receiving a wildcard. This tournament, which will take place from January 5th to 11th, is in preparation for the Australian Open, which begins on January 18th. laola1.at reports that ...
After her comeback in the summer, Williams took part in the tournaments in Washington and Cincinnati and achieved a remarkable victory in Washington against the world number 35. Peyton Stearns. At the US Open she suffered a first-round defeat against 11th seed Karolina Muchova, but didn't lose completely in the doubles and reached the quarterfinals with her partner Leylah Fernandez.
Return and challenges
Despite her return, Williams expressed concerns about her future in tennis, particularly her willingness to continue traveling long distances. Her recent achievements include numerous titles, including seven Grand Slam titles, and she is considered the most successful tennis player in Olympic history with a total of five medals. The last time she took part in the Auckland Classic was in 2023, and she won her only title there in 2015. olympics.com adds that...
The challenges she must overcome are undoubtedly greater as she becomes the second oldest player to achieve a tour-level victory in women's singles while balancing the demands of competition and tournaments. Nicolas Lamperin, tournament director of the Auckland Classic, praises her influence on women's tennis and emphasizes how important her participation is for younger players.
Looking ahead, it remains uncertain whether Williams will also compete at the Australian Open. However, her return to tennis shows that, despite all the challenges, she is still a major force in the sport and the public is eagerly awaiting her next encounter.