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Venus Williams, of the United States, returns during a first-round match against Rebecca Marino, of Canada, at the Citi Open tennis tournament in Washington, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Venus Williams starts strong in Citi Open debut, but service mistakes lead to first-round loss

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

Venus Williams of the U.S. and Britain's Jamie Murray leave the court after being defeated in a second round mixed doubles match against Britain's Jonny O'Mara and Alicia Barnett on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) **FILE**

Venus to D.C.: Williams in Citi Open field for first time

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

United States' Venus Williams reacts as she injures her leg during her second round match against Italy's Sara Errani at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)

Venus finishes Australian Open loss on injured ankle, knee

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United States' Venus Williams celebrates after defeating Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Analysis: Only Venus Williams gets to decide when she leaves

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Japan's Kei Nishikori serves to Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Fans are in, but crowd numbers are thin at Australian Open

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

FILER - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, cadets from the West Point military academy present the American flag across the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium before the start of the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, between Rafael Nadal and Kevin Anderson, in New York. The 2020 U.S. Open tennis tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

US OPEN 2020: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams returns a shot to her sister Venus Williams during the WTA tennis tournament in Nicholasville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Sibling rivalry: Serena beats Venus to take 31st meeting

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FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, file photo, USA's Venus Williams, left, and Serena Williams, right, talk between points in their doubles match against Netherlands' Leslie Herkhove and Demi Schuurs in the first round of Fed Cup tennis competition in Asheville, N.C. The siblings meet each other for the 31st time when they take the court at a WTA tournament in Kentucky on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Analysis: 31st Serena-Venus match heralds return of tennis

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

United States' Venus Williams, right, congratulates compatriot Cori "Coco" Gauff on winning their first round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Coco Gauff tops Venus Williams at Australian Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

File-This Aug. 23, 2013, file photo shows Serena Williams, of the United States, looking up at the scoreboard during her match against Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, in the first round of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. Williams has been voted the AP Female Athlete of the Decade for 2010 to 2019. Williams won 12 of her professional-era record 23 Grand Slam singles titles over the past 10 years. No other woman won more than three in that span. She also tied a record for most consecutive weeks ranked No. 1 and collected a tour-leading 37 titles in all during the decade. Gymnast Simone Biles finished second in the vote by AP member sports editors and AP beat writers. Swimmer Katie Ledecky was third, followed by ski racers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

ATP Cup adds to crowded tennis dates before Australian Open

By DENNIS PASSA - Associated Press

Venus Williams out of Brisbane International with injury

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AP Sportlight

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 5, 2019, file photo, United States' Cori &quot;Coco&quot; Gauff reacts after winning a point against Slovenia's Polona Hercog in a Women's singles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Gauff is just 15 but got into the main draw for the U.S. Open, which starts next week, thanks to a wild-card invitation after her surprising run to the fourth round at Wimbledon. She is one of a group of young Americans making strides in tennis lately. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

US OPEN ‘19: Coco Gauff, 15, part of crop of young Americans

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2017, file photo, tennis fans move in and out of Arthur Ashe Stadium during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York. How much does each first-round loser in singles at the U.S. Open take home in prize money? Who holds the women's record for most aces in the tournament? See how much you know about the year's last Grand Slam tennis tournament by taking the AP's U.S. Open quiz. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

US OPEN ‘19: How well do you know the American tennis major?

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Tennis player Venus Williams walks onto the stage for a discussion at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

King proud Venus Williams carries on fight for equal rights

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

United States' Cori "Coco" Gauff celebrates after beating Slovakia's Magdalena Rybaikova in a Women's singles match during day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ** FILE **

Coco Gauff, 15-year-old Wimbledon star, to come to Citi Open

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

United States's Frances Tiafoe, left, and Venus Williams laugh during their Mixed Doubles match during day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Venus Williams to play San Jose for second straight year

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United States' Cori &quot;Coco&quot; Gauff speaks to The Associated Press during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. A day after her memorable Wimbledon ended, Coco Gauff already was thinking about coming back. &quot;Obviously, there's always room for improvement,&quot; Gauff said in an interview with The Associated Press at the All England Club on Tuesday.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

AP Interview: Coco Gauff thinking about Wimbledon next year

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Russia's Margarita Gasparyan lays injured on the court against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a Women's singles match during day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

The Latest: Gauff, 15, wins again at Wimbledon

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