Venus Williams secured a victory in her first-round match at the Citi Open yesterday

Venus Williams secured a victory in her first-round match at the Citi Open yesterday, defeating 23-year-old Peyton Stearns, ranked No. 35 in the world, in straight sets.



This remarkable feat marks the 45-year-old Williams' first WTA match win since 2023. She has been performing well in both singles and doubles, with hopes of competing in the U.S. Open later this summer. Meanwhile, on the veteran athlete scene, 45-year-old Rich Hill took the mound last night for the Royals, marking his start with his 14th team, setting a new record.