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Venus Williams says she returned to tennis for the health insurance — even after earning $42 million
Venus Williams just came back from a 16-month break from professional tennis. But she didn’t return because she missed playing — rather, she missed her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams, 45, said this week after beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.

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Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes
Venus Williams takes lessons from DC Open in tennis return: ‘So grateful’
Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open
After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer of...

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Venus Williams Says She Is Engaged to Andrea Preti After Her First Singles Win in 16 Months
Venus Williams’ run at Citi Open ends with loss to Magdalena Frech
Venus Williams' Bid for Her First Winning Streak Since 2019 Ends in a Loss to Magdalena Frech in DC
Williams is 45, and her victory in the first round Tuesday night against 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns made the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion the oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match ...

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Venus Williams Loses in Round of 16 at DC Open After 1st Singles Win in 2 Years
Coco Gauff Has One Word for Venus Williams After Historic Accomplishment at DC Open
'I'm on COBRA!': Venus Williams says she's back on the court for health insurance
Venus Williams returned to tennis this week, winning her first tour-level match in two years. She says she returned to the court, in part, to keep her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance because they informed me earlier this year that I’m on COBRA!
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview.
Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the U.S. Open
This was not a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for the 45-year-old Venus Williams, who had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington and winning once each in singles and doubles.
Venus Williams’s health care joke shows even rich stars need coverage
The comments by the tennis great draw attention to the broader crisis of health care affordability and medical debt.
Venus Williams becomes second-oldest woman to win tour-level tennis match at 45 years old
Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, delivering some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — by a 6-3, 6-4 score at the DC Open on Tuesday night.
Venus Williams vs. Magdalena Frech odds, prediction, start time: Expert releases free 2025 Citi DC Open picks
SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Thursday's women's second-round match between Magdalena Frech and Venus Williams
For Venus Williams, ‘excellence’ has no expiration date
The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.
Tennis star Venus Williams just revealed she's engaged. So, who's the lucky guy?
Venus Williams made her singles return on Tuesday at the Mubadala Citi DC Open after a hiatus, but she's doubled up in her personal life. The tennis legend, 45, is engaged. So, who's the lucky fellow?
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