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In tennis, Venus Williams becomes the oldest player to participate in the women's singles draw of an

2026 Australian Open — In tennis, Venus Williams becomes the oldest player to participate in the women's singles draw of an Australian Open at the age of 45 years and 7 months, surpassing Kimiko Date's r

Published January 18, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Australian Open.

In tennis, Venus Williams becomes the oldest player to participate in the women's singles draw of an Australian Open at the age of 45 years and 7 months, surpassing Kimiko Date's record from 2015. [https://www.the-independent.com/sport/tennis/australian-open-venus-williams-age-b2902385.html ( The Independent )]

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