Seven-working Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams will be competed for the WTA for the first time in 16 months after accepting a replacement for this month Washington Open.

45-year williams did not compete from Miami open in March 2024. and did not win a match from the defeat of Russian Veronica Kudermet’s in the first round of Cincinnati open in August 2023. Years.

Williams He won the Wimbledon Single title five times, and now he opened twice, like 14 Grand Slam Women’s Woodplates next to her younger sister Serena Williams.

“I am excited to accept the replacement in Mubadali Citi DC Open. There is something indeed especially in DC: Energy, fans, history” Williams said in a statement.

“This city has always shown me so much love and can’t wait to compete again!”

The WTA 500 Hardcourt tournament will launch from 21. to 27. July.