Venus Williams receives US Open singles wildcard as organisers leave one place open
The US Open has added Venus Williams to its singles field and kept another wildcard available, leaving open the possibility of a Serena Williams return.
Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard into the US Open singles draw, with organisers in New York also holding back one remaining place. The move keeps alive the chance that Serena Williams could still enter the tournament.
The decision was reported on Tuesday by BBC Sport and Sky Sports, which said the second wildcard has not yet been assigned. Neither outlet said whether Serena has indicated she plans to play.
Venus Williams, a former world number one and multiple Grand criticizes champion, has not been a regular on the tour in recent seasons. A wildcard allows a player direct entry without needing to qualify or rely on ranking position.
The US Open begins later this month at Flushing Meadows, where the singles draws are set to be completed before play starts.
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