Venus Williams Aims for 2026 French Open Wildcard After Madrid Setback
Venus Williams Eyes 2026 Roland Garros Wildcard Entry: 'I'd Love To It Keep Going On Clay'
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At 45, Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, is determined to continue her tennis career despite a challenging streak, including ten consecutive singles losses. Following her first-round exit at the Madrid Open, she sets her sights on securing a wildcard entry for the 2026 French Open, expressing her love for clay court play.
- 01Venus Williams has lost ten consecutive singles matches, including her recent first-round exit at the Madrid Open.
- 02She expressed a desire to continue competing on clay and aims for a wildcard entry to the 2026 French Open.
- 03Williams has not won a singles match since July 2025, facing early exits in major tournaments since then.
- 04She missed out on a wildcard for the Italian Open and will not participate in the Rome tournament.
- 05Williams will compete in doubles at the Madrid Open alongside Katie Boulter.
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Venus Williams, the 45-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion, is not considering retirement despite a challenging phase in her career, marked by ten consecutive singles losses. Her latest defeat came at the Madrid Open, where she lost to Spain's Kaitlin Quevedo, who celebrated her first WTA 1000 main-draw victory. Williams, who hasn't won a singles match since July 2025, is focusing on the upcoming French Open, hoping to secure a wildcard entry for the tournament starting on May 24, 2026. Although she missed out on a wildcard for the Italian Open and will not play in Rome, Williams remains optimistic about her clay court performance, stating, “I would love to keep it going on the clay.” She plans to participate in doubles at the Madrid Open with Katie Boulter, highlighting her enthusiasm for the sport.
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