NEW YORK -- It's a given that much of the coverage and attention devoted to Venus Williams' return to the U.S. Open, where play begins Sunday, has focused — and will focus — on how old she is. The American is, after all, 45, an age at which no one has competed in singles in New York since 1981.

Williams received a wild card to compete in New York. She returned to action in July at the DC Open, beating Peyton Stearns in the first round before losing to fifth-seeded Magdalena Fręch. She also made the trip to Southwestern Ohio, dropping her first-round match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the Cincinnati Open.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley shared a photo of the sweet note her son left her when he was 7 years old making her promise she would visit him when he moves away for college.

Venus Williams said Saturday she is relishing the prospect of her record-extending 25th US Open appearance, saying the experience of playing in her home Grand Slam never gets old.Williams meanwhile said she will take a relaxed approach into her 25th US Open appearance.

Ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championships, Coco Gauff and Venus Williams spoke with Laura Jarrett on “TODAY” about the impact of legendary trailblazer Althea Gibson on their careers as the tennis world celebrates the 75th anniversary of her breaking the color barrier.

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Former Manchester United academy player Brandon Williams is desperate to get his career back on track.The defender made his debut for the senior team in 2019 and played 51 games for the club.He spent