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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Pa Sport Staff

Venus Williams, 45, becomes oldest winner of WTA match since Martina Navratilova

Venus Williams celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns (Nick Wass/AP) - (AP)

Venus Williams became the oldest player since Martina Navratilova to win a tour-level singles match at the Citi Open in Washington.

The 45-year-old defeated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3 6-4 for her first singles victory since August 2023.

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