US Open 2026: Venus Williams, 46, given singles wildcard along with Sloane Stephens and Stan Wawrinka
The US Open has awarded three wild card spots to veteran players, including 46-year-old Venus Williams.
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The reporting (6)
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U.S. Open Needs To Be 'Goodbye' Tournament For Venus WilliamsYahoo Sports · 44d ago
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U.S. Open wild cards: Serena Williams keeps fans waiting on first appearance in four yearsThe New York Times · 44d ago
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NCAA Champion Zheng, Monfils Lead US Open Men’s Wild CardsTennis Now · 44d ago
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US Open awards 7 of 8 wild cards; Serena still noncommittalespn.com · 44d ago
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Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens awarded 2026 US Open wild cardsUS Open Tennis · 44d ago
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The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
- Primary Driver: The US Open has awarded three wild card spots to veteran players, including 46-year-old Venus Williams.
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The US Open has awarded singles wild cards to Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Stan Wawrinka. The New York Times and ESPN have both noted that Serena Williams has not yet committed to playing in the tournament.
Tennis Now and the US Open Tennis website have focused on the other wildcard recipients, including NCAA champion Zheng and Gael Monfils. The BBC and US Open Tennis have emphasized the veteran status of Williams, Stephens and Wawrinka.
The wildcard selections have been announced, but the full list of players for the 2026 US Open has not yet been released. The status of Serena Williams' participation in the tournament is still unknown.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (86% supported) Updated 44d ago.
The obvious questions
Who received wild card spots for the 2026 US Open?
Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens and Stan Wawrinka received wild card spots for the 2026 US Open.
Who else received wild card spots for the 2026 US Open?
NCAA champion Zheng and Gael Monfils received wild card spots for the 2026 US Open.
Has Serena Williams committed to playing in the 2026 US Open?
Serena Williams has not yet committed to playing in the 2026 US Open.
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