Venus Williams Aims for French Open After Madrid Loss
Venus Williams, 45, eyes the French Open after a 10th straight loss
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Venus Williams, the 45-year-old former world No. 1, is considering participating in the upcoming French Open despite suffering her 10th consecutive singles defeat at the Madrid Open. She expressed disappointment over missing the Rome tournament due to other commitments but remains enthusiastic about competing on clay.
- 01Venus Williams lost her 10th consecutive singles match at the Madrid Open.
- 02She is considering playing in the French Open next month.
- 03Williams expressed regret over missing the Rome tournament due to prior commitments.
- 04Her last victory on tour was in July 2025 against Peyton Stearns.
- 05Kaitlin Quevedo, her opponent, achieved her first WTA 1000 main-draw win.
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Venus Williams, the 45-year-old former world No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion, is looking towards the French Open following her 10th consecutive loss at the Madrid Open. After losing to 20-year-old Spaniard Kaitlin Quevedo with a score of 6-2, 6-4, Williams reflected on her performance, noting it was her first match on clay in years. She expressed disappointment about missing the upcoming Rome tournament due to other commitments, particularly as her husband is Italian. Despite the setbacks, Williams remains hopeful about competing at Roland Garros next month. Quevedo celebrated her victory as a significant milestone, becoming the youngest Spanish player to win a main-draw match at the Madrid Open.
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