Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday, losing in three sets to Poland’s Magda Linette as she prepares for the Australian Open at age 45.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open at age 45 after receiving a wildcard, making her the oldest woman to compete in the season-opening tennis major.
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