A new mixed doubles tournament at the US Open kicks off today, featuring a prominent tennis player making a comeback.
Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry, teaming up with fellow player Reilly Opelka. Despite their age difference—Williams at 47 and Opelka at 27—the two have bonded over their shared South Florida backgrounds.
Opelka mentioned in an interview, “We share a lot of interests. We both love tennis, we appreciate art, and of course, we both live in South Florida. We’ve practiced together a few times in West Palm Beach and even traveled to play in the same tournaments. We also went to a museum and an art gallery together.”
Williams returned to competitive tennis in July 2025 at the DC Open after more than a year away. At that event, she became the second oldest player to compete in a WTA Tour Singles match. Although Williams has an impressive 16 Grand Slam doubles titles, she is relatively new to mixed doubles tournaments alongside Opelka.
Here’s the essential info for their match:
- Who: Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka vs. Carolina Dolehide and Andrei Rublev
- When: August 19th, 12:30 PM
- Where: Louis Armstrong Stadium (Queens, New York)
- Streaming: ESPN+
So, this is how Venus Williams is making her return to the US Open.
What time will Venus Williams play?
Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka are set to compete against Carolina Dolehide and Andrei Rublev on August 19th at 12:30 PM.
How to Watch Venus Williams in the US Open Mixed Doubles:
The opening day of the US Open Mixed Doubles can be seen on ESPN+ streaming services. Currently, ESPN+ has a subscription price of $11.99 a month for new users.
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