Melbourne, Australia – Venus Williams has returned to competitive tennis at the 2024 Australian Open, marking her first Grand Slam appearance since the 2023 US Open. She expressed satisfaction with her performance despite a lack of recent match play, and is balancing training with preparations for her upcoming wedding.
Venus Williams‘s Return to the Australian Open
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Venus williams is competing at the 2024 Australian Open, her first Grand slam tournament since the 2023 US Open. She stated she felt positive about her game despite acknowledging a need for more match practice. Williams defeated Olga Danilovic in the first round.
williams indicated a focused training regimen over the past three months, alongside planning her wedding to Andrea Preti.
As of January 15,2024,Williams is ranked 97th in the world by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).
2024 Australian Open Details
The 2024 australian Open is taking place from January 14 to January 28, 2024, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Australian Open official website provides detailed data about the tournament, including schedules, results, and ticket information.
The tournament features competition in men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. The total prize money for the 2024 Australian Open is AUD $89,541,200, an increase of 13.8% from 2023. WTA News – Australian open Prize Money
Venus Williams vs. Olga Danilovic
Venus Williams faced Olga Danilovic, ranked 68th in the world, in the first round of the Australian Open. Williams won the match 6-3, 6-4. ESPN - williams vs. Danilovic
Danilovic, aged 24, is a Serbian professional tennis player. Her career-high WTA singles ranking is 62nd, achieved in February 2023.Olga Danilovic WTA profile
Venus Williams‘s Wedding Plans
Venus Williams is preparing to marry Italian Andrea Preti in December. She noted that wedding planning created some interruptions in her training schedule, requiring adjustments to her preparation for the Australian Open. No specific date or location for the wedding has been publicly announced.
Williams has been engaged to Preti since 2023. People Magazine - Venus Williams Engagement
