Open Extended ReactionsVenus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the US Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild-card invitation Wednesday to compete in singles at Flushing Meadows at age 45. Williams already had been given a wild-card entry by the U.S. Tennis Association for next week's mixed doubles competition. Serena Williams retired with 23 Slam singles trophies after playing at the 2022 US Open. The older Williams last participated in a Grand Slam tournament at the 2023 US Open, losing in the first round. She hasn't won a singles match there since 2019.