The legend of Venus Williams will continue the journey to return to the top tennis by participating in the US Open 2025. According to the confirmation from the American Tennis Association, the world's No. 1 has received a special capacity in the content of men and women. She paired up with the compatriot Reilly Opelka.
At the age of 45, Williams has just marked the return after more than a year of absence at the DC Open last week. Here, she defeated Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of women before losing to Magdalena Frech with a score of 2-6, 2-6 in the second round.
The content of men and women in the US Open this year will have a completely new appearance. Specifically, the prize will increase to a record level: $ 1 million for the champion. In addition, the schedule is also arranged not to coincide with single matches, and organized separately in the two days of August 19-20, a week before the application of the petition.
8 couples were straightened by the total single ranking of many famous names: Jannik Sinner (Italy) paired with Emma Navarro (USA); Jack Draper (UK) with Paula Badosa (Spain); Alexander Zverev (Germany) with Belinda Bennic (Switzerland) and Taylor Fritz (USA) – Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan). 4 other couples also appeared thanks to the high ranking including: Holger Rune (Denmark) with Amanda Anisimova (USA); Daniil Medvedev (Russia) with Mirra Androefa; Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul (USA); With Iga Swiatek (Poland) with Casper Ruud (Norway).
In addition to Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka, other remarkable characteristics include: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) paired with Emma Raducanu (UK); American duo Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe; Taylor Townsend with Ben Shelton; The Italian couple Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. Meanwhile Novak Djokovic will pair with compatriots Olga Danilovic.
Venus still has the opportunity to apply for a special capacity in the US Open 2025 women's singles. The official list of players who receive a special application is expected to be announced in the next two weeks. Earlier, the American legend will also participate in Cincinnati Open next month thanks to a different capacity.
