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Venus Williams, of the United States, plays a shot during her women's first-round match against Madison Keys, also of the United States, at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Venus Williams withdraws from Cleveland event with knee injury, but plans on playing in U.S. Open

By Brian Dulik - Associated Press

Ground staff practice moving the covers on the outside courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, Britain, ahead of the championships starting tomorrow, on Sunday, July 2, 2023. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Venus Williams and Coco Gauff get Wimbledon started on Day 1

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Venus Williams from the US practices at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England, ahead of the championships which start on Monday, on Thursday June 29, 2023. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)

Venus Williams is back at Wimbledon at age 43 and ready to play on Centre Court again

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Venus Williams of the US celebrates defeating Italy's Camila Giorgi on day one of the Birmingham Classic tournament at Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham, England, Monday June 19, 2023. (Jacob King/PA via AP)

Venus Williams, age 43 and ranked No. 697, pulls off surprising win at Birmingham Classic

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Fans cheer for Serena Williams, of the United States, during her match against Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament Aug. 31, 2022, in New York. Watching 40-year-old Williams defeat the world’s second-ranked player and advance to the third round of the tournament has inspired many older tennis fans. They say her success sends a message that they too can perform better and longer through fitness, practice and grit. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Fighting at 40: Older fans take heart in Serena’s success

By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press

Serena Williams, right, and Venus Williams, of the United States, celebrate during their first-round doubles match against Lucie Hradecká and Linda Nosková, of the Czech Republic, at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Serena, Venus Williams lose in 1st round of U.S. Open doubles

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts after losing a point to Alison Van Uytvanck, of Belgium, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Venus Williams out of U.S. Open in first round for second time

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Venus Williams, of the United States, returns during a first-round match against Rebecca Marino, of Canada, at the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Venus Williams starts strong in Citi Open debut, but service mistakes lead to first-round loss

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

Venus Williams of the U.S. and Britain's Jamie Murray leave the court after being defeated in a second round mixed doubles match against Britain's Jonny O'Mara and Alicia Barnett on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) **FILE**

Venus to D.C.: Williams in Citi Open field for first time

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

United States' Venus Williams reacts as she injures her leg during her second round match against Italy's Sara Errani at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)

Venus finishes Australian Open loss on injured ankle, knee

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United States' Venus Williams celebrates after defeating Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Analysis: Only Venus Williams gets to decide when she leaves

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Japan's Kei Nishikori serves to Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Fans are in, but crowd numbers are thin at Australian Open

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

FILER - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, cadets from the West Point military academy present the American flag across the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium before the start of the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, between Rafael Nadal and Kevin Anderson, in New York. The 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

US OPEN 2020: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams returns a shot to her sister Venus Williams during the WTA tennis tournament in Nicholasville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Sibling rivalry: Serena beats Venus to take 31st meeting

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FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, file photo, USA's Venus Williams, left, and Serena Williams, right, talk between points in their doubles match against Netherlands' Leslie Herkhove and Demi Schuurs in the first round of Fed Cup tennis competition in Asheville, N.C. The siblings meet each other for the 31st time when they take the court at a WTA tournament in Kentucky on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Analysis: 31st Serena-Venus match heralds return of tennis

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press