The tournament organizers confirmed on Wednesday that Venus Williams had been admitted to the wild card in the central draw of the Cincinnati Open.
The 45 -year -old American is currently competing at the DC Open, which is his first professional program in more than a year.
Williams defeated World No. 35 Patten Stare 6-3 6-4 in the first round of singles, becoming the second ancient woman-47 after Martina Nortelova to win the DBBA Tour singles match.
The seven -time Grand Slam champion, who also won his opening doubles match in Washington, is about to face Poland’s Magdalena Fifch in the second round on Thursday.
Williams, who had previously refused to offer a wild card for Indian Wales earlier this year, will present at the Cincinnati Open, which will begin on August 5. Sky Sports.
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Venus Williams returned to the game at the City DC Open when he and the helicopter developed in the women’s doubles.
The Cincinnati Open works as a hard court warm -up for the US Open, a tournament Williams won twice with his sister Serena with five Wimbledon titles, 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and twice in two mix doubles.
The American Katie McKenalie, who finalized the Wimbledon champion IGA Sweette, has also received the wild card for the program.
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