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Venus Williams says she's back on court for health insurance

MarketWatch on MSN · 6h

Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million

Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

'I'm on COBRA!': Venus Williams says she's back on the court for health insurance

Venus Williams returned to tennis this week, winning her first tour-level match in two years. She says she returned to the court, in part, to keep her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance because they informed me earlier this year that I’m on COBRA!

Associated Press News on MSN · 6h

Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage

Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview.

DC Open comeback ends early for Venus Williams

NBC Sports on MSN · 10h

Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the U.S. Open

This was not a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for the 45-year-old Venus Williams, who had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington and winning once each in singles and doubles.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Venus Williams' return ends with second-round loss in Citi DC Open

Williams could not overcome 27-year-old Magdalena Frech, 6-2, 6-2, in the second round of the tournament on Thursday, July 24. Williams has not won back-to-back matches since 2019. Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste won their first-round match in doubles play on Monday, but the duo fell short of reaching the third round.

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Venus Williams Loses in Round of 16 at DC Open After 1st Singles Win in 2 Years

Venus Williams' inspiring run at the 2025 Citi DC Open ended Thursday. The legendary tennis player lost to No. 5 seed Magdalena Frech in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, in the round of 16. Frech will face No. 3 seed Elena Rybakina after defeating Williams in their first career head-to-head matchup.

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Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes

The 45-year-old had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in ...

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Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’

WASHINGTON — Venus Williams took the Mubadala Citi DC Open by storm.

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Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ends in a loss to Magdalena Frech in DC

WASHINGTON — When Venus Williams’ bid for her first winning streak since 2019 ended with one last forehand that landed long, ...

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At DC Open, Venus Williams has never looked happier after a loss - The Washington Post

The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.

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Venus Williams confirms she is engaged to actor Andrea Preti

Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged.

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Who Is Venus Williams' Fiancé, Andrea Preti? Meet the Former Model Who Stole the Tennis Star's Heart

On July 22, following her first singles match in more than a year, Williams revealed that she is engaged to actor and former ...

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