Venus Williams Personal Announcement After WTA Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sometimes, the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story. On Tuesday in D.C., it wasn’t just a win that made Venus Williams happy—it was something, or someone, much bigger.

MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open. The 45-year-old Williams is participating in her first event in more than a year at the DC Open and won first-round matches in both singles and doubles.

Venus Williams`s winning streak came to an end after her return to the sport after a long break. At the DC Open, the 45-year-old athlete suffered a loss in the women`s singles match against Magdalena Frech by 2-6,