The American Tennis Republic Venus Williams has received a special invitation of the organizer for participation in the U.S. Open Now in New York.
The American 45-year-old tennis player will be the oldest competitor in Single since 1981. when Renée Richards participated as a 47-year-old, the International Tennis Federation stated.
Williams won seven grand slam titles, two of which at the US Open, 2000. and 2001. years. With the younger sister Sereno, he won 14 Grand Slam title in doubles, and there are two grand straws in a mixed doubler.
The competition on the last Grand Slam tournament in the season begins 24. Augusta in New York.
Before that, 19. and 20. Augusta, a competition of mixed doubles according to the new format with 16 teams will be held.
(Vijesti.ba)
