Venus Williams rolled back the years to produce a brilliant display as she eliminated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 of the DC Open.

MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open. The 45-year-old Williams is participating in her first event in more than a year at the DC Open and won first-round matches in both singles and doubles.

Speculation about the couple’s status has been ongoing since they stepped out in Rome together earlier this year.

Being Black women in a predominantly white sport, the Williams sisters have suffered racist attacks for years, but this one will shock you

Nearly two weeks after Serena Williams gave fans a fright over her thin and chiseled figure, the tennis champ has returned to the internet, showing fans

After defying the adage of age in the DC Open, Venus Williams was eliminated in the second round of the doubles tournament

Venus Williams está de vuelta en la escena del tenis, lista para competir por primera vez en más de un año, y aunque sonrió o se