Venus Williams is set to make her return to professional tennis at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open after accepting a wild-card invitation. The 45-year-old tennis legend will compete in both singles and doubles, marking her first official appearance since the 2024 Miami Open. At the press conference, Williams radiated enthusiasm, saying, “There’s something truly special about D.C.: the energy, the fans, the history. This city has always shown me so much love, and I can’t wait to compete there again”.