Venus Williams made an inspiring return to tennis this summer after not competing much in the past two seasons. The 45-year-old tennis legend first returned at the Citi Open in July and won her first match in nearly two years. She then played in the Cincinnati Open and the U.S. Open, losing in the first rounds of both tournaments.
Regardless of the end results, Williams competing at the highest level at age 45, over 30 years after she made her WTA debut in 1994, is really impressive. If you were looking for an example of her longevity, this was her 25th U.S. Open appearance.
