Venus Williams

Venus Williams returned to Cincinnati with a bouncy effort but ultimately Pliskvoa was able to turn around the match and win 7-5 6-3.

Due to the serve getting worse Pliskova was able to add another break and finish off the match 7-5 6-1. Pliskova upped the level in the 2nd set jumping out to a 3-0 lead. Both players had chances in the next two games with Williams squandering a 40-15 lead on Pliskova's serve and the Czech missing out on two set points.

Ahead of Tuesday night's showdown between Serena Williams and Emma Raducanu, Venus Williams lost to Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-1 during first-round action.

- Ajla Tomljanovic (Q) beat Taylor Townsend (Q): 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 - Caroline Garcia (Q) beat Petra Martic (LL): 6-3, 6-3 Pliskova advanced at the Linder Tennis Family Center after one hour and 41 minutes.

Karolina Pliskova powered through 11 of the last 13 games defeating Venus Williams 7-5, 6-1 in what may have been the 41-year-old superstar's Cincinnati ...

Pliskova saved four of five break points in the opening set that saw Williams hit one more winner (13 to 12). But I thought the longer -- actually, the match was close to two hours, so the longer the match goes, the bigger chance should be for me. Pliskova pumped eight aces and saved five of six break points today. Unlike sister Serena, who announced her plan to retire after the US Open, Venus Williams has not made a definitive statement about her playing future. But I was actually close to losing the first set because she was really playing well. "Of course I play also girls which are like 10 years younger or even more, but I think this is a bit different, you know, if you are 30 or if you are over 40.

Karolina Pliskova powered through 11 of the last 13 games defeating Venus Williams 7-5, 6-1 in what may have been the 41-year-old superstar's Cincinnati farewell. Photo credit: Dylan Buell/Getty. Queen City fans came out to honor tennis royalty. Karolina ...

Pliskova saved four of five break points in the opening set that saw Williams hit one more winner (13 to 12). But I thought the longer -- actually, the match was close to two hours, so the longer the match goes, the bigger chance should be for me. Pliskova pumped eight aces and saved five of six break points today. Unlike sister Serena, who announced her plan to retire after the US Open, Venus Williams has not made a definitive statement about her playing future. But I was actually close to losing the first set because she was really playing well. "Of course I play also girls which are like 10 years younger or even more, but I think this is a bit different, you know, if you are 30 or if you are over 40.

Watch Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens match up in Wednesday's Round of 32 at the Western & Southern Open on Tennis Channel.

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Tennis star Venus Williams launches a new project with famous personalities including Serena Williams and basketball player Kevin Durant.

With the US Open almost upon us, Venus would be eager to perform well in her home Grand Slam tournament, possibly for the last time. The 7-time Grand Slam champion has a lifestyle brand ‘EleVen’. Other than that, the seven-time grand slam champion is trying to regain her form on the court once again. Besides that, we also have the player’s friend Reilly [Opelka](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/reilly-opelka/o522/overview). ADVERTISEMENT Although the legendary American isn’t doing well on the court for now, her off-court endeavors are still on the rise.

Venus Williams' Happy Viking recently announced an all-star investment round for the firm.

Williams managed to save nine break points, but 30-year-old Pliskova broke her four times over two sets to close out the match. Once again, the seven-time Grand Slam champion faced an early exit, losing 7-5, 6-1 to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic. Returning after a year-long layoff, the American icon lost to Canada's Rebecca Marino in the first round. @VenusWilliams and the team are thrilled to have this group of game changers join us in our mission to give people a better way to eat healthy, feel good and live out their dreams. As Williams turned to a plant-based diet, she experienced its benefits to her mind and body. The main objective of the company is "to give people an opportunity to be healthy, to feel good, to be able to live out their dreams."

Venus Williams put in a valiant effort upon her return to Cincinnati on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to progress past the first round of the Western ...

[Karolina Pliskova](https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/karolina-pliskova) easily defeated the 42-year-old American. However, their run was cut short in the second round by the pairing of Alicia Barnett and Jonny O'Mara, who won 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(18-16). This was followed by another disappointing performance at the Canadian Open where she fell to Jil Teichmann in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. "Venus needs to retire her time has passed. The Czech won a chaotic first set 7-5. [Venus Williams](https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/venus-williams) put in a valiant effort upon her return to Cincinnati on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to progress past the first round of the Western & Southern Open.

Preview and Live Streaming of the 2022 WTA Cincinnati Open second round match between Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens.

Her best bet is to try and force Pliskova to miss a lot which can happen. Neither was played on hard courts so that’s something to note and the clay match was the closer one. Karolina Pliskova did not have a very good summer of tennis but the Czech player was able to find some decent form last week in Toronto. Get the live streaming options of this Karolina Pliskova v Elise Mertens match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. She thrives in conditions like these because they allow her to impose herself rather early and if her service works she can get a lot of free points. Elise Mertens had a superb start in Cincinnati beating Anhelina Kalinina in a one-sided match 6-1 6-1.

Former world No. 1 Venus Williams admitted she "just made too many errors" versus 17th-ranked Karolina Pliskova during their Cincinnati match.

In the 10th game, Pliskova had a set point on Williams' serve but the American saved and the two players were tied to five games apiece after the first 10 games. But Williams' lead was short-lived as Pliskova broke back in the eighth game to tie the set to four games apiece. "She raised her game in the second set and I just made too many errors.

Additionally, Americans CoCo Vandeweghe, Elizabeth Mandlik, Peyton Stearns and Eleana Yu will receive main draw wild cards into the 2022 US Open, as will ...

It’s official – 42-year-old Venus Williams will take her place in the US Open women’s singles draw. Stearns won the NCAA women’s singles champion, while Yu won the 18 and under USTA Girls championships last week in San Diego. The women’s singles wild cards for this year’s women’s singles draws have been named by the tournament in a press release.

The United States Tennis Association announced the two-time tournament champion received a wild card in a statement on Wednesday. Williams, 42, a former world ...

[Harmony Tan](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3330), who stunned [Serena Williams](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=394) in the first round at Wimbledon in June and ultimately reached the fourth round at the All England Club, also received a wild card. [Sam Querrey](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=428) and reigning NCAA singles champion [Ben Shelton](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=9250). Both have struggled with injuries recently and have fallen out of the top 100. Her younger sister Serena, 40, revealed she planned to retire following the US Open in a first-person Vogue essay last week, but Venus Williams has not shared any such plans. [Dominic Thiem](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1852), the 2020 US Open winner, and [Sofia Kenin](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2746), the 2020 Australian Open victor, were also announced as recipients on Wednesday. 29 in New York.

Former U.S. Open champions Venus Williams and Dominic Thiem were handed wildcard entries into this year's final Grand Slam tournament, the United States ...

Open since 2020. Open will be her final tournament. The 42-year-old Williams, twice champion at Flushing Meadows, returns to the U.S. Open for the first time since 2020. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Venus Williams has received backing from some heavy hitters for her plant-based superfood nutrition company. According to a press release, Happy...

The The autoimmune rheumatic disease attacks the body and the most common symptoms include fatigue, dry mouth, and dry eyes. No one understands the health and nutrition space like a professional athlete, and Happy Viking is proof in product form,” said Kleiman, according to a press release.

Harmony Tan of France — who beat Serena Williams during a run to the fourth round at Wimbledon — and Australian Jaimee Fourlis also received wild cards. Mandlik ...

228 in the world ranking, also was granted a wild card by the U.S. Mandlik, the daughter of past U.S. Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open semifinalist Gael Monfils withdrew because of an injury to his right foot sustained last week during his match against Jack Draper in Montreal. Monfils, who missed time earlier this season after a procedure on his right heel, announced he Now 42, Williams did not play in the U.S.

Two-time US Open champion Venus Williams, Coco Vandeweghe, and Elizabeth Mandlik lead the list of US Open wild cards.

11 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. The 2022 US Open will be played Aug. Earlier this summer, Williams, 41, made her competitive return to singles competition at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C.

Grand Slam singles champions Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin headline the eight women who've received wild cards into the 2022 US Open women's singles main ...

Williams, who won at Flushing Meadows in 2000 and 2001, will compete at the age of 42.

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Now 42, Williams did not play in the U.S. Open last year because of injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion recently returned to tour after ...

228 in the world ranking, also was granted a wild card by the U.S. Mandlik, the daughter of past U.S. Monfils, who missed time earlier this season after a procedure on his right heel, announced he needed further treatment for the injury. Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open semifinalist Gael Monfils withdrew because of an injury to his right foot sustained last week during his match against Jack Draper in Montreal. Now 42, Williams did not play in the U.S.

Now 42, Williams did not play in the U.S. Open last year because of injury, but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion recently returned to tour after ...

Opens in 2000 and 2001, and this year marks 25 years since she reached the 1997 final in Flushing Meadows as a 17-year-old in her first full season on tour. Venus Williams won back-to-back U.S. New York (AP) -- Venus Williams will be back in the U.S.

Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card into what could be younger sister Serena's final tournament.

228 in the world ranking, also was granted a wild card by the U.S. Mandlik, the daughter of past U.S. Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Monfils, who missed time earlier this season after a procedure on his right heel, announced he needed further treatment for the injury. Open semifinalist Gael Monfils withdrew because of an injury to his right foot sustained last week during his match against Jack Draper in Montreal. New York — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S.

Venus Williams made her shocking return to the tennis court after a year away from the WTA in July, playing mixed doubles at Wimbledon.

Venus’ younger sister, Serena, announced plans to retire from tennis after the US Open earlier in August. After she agreed to enter the tourney, many wondered whether the 42-year-old would also participate in the US Open in August. Venus Williams made her shocking return to the tennis court after a year away from the WTA in July, playing mixed doubles at Wimbledon.

She has also played in the Canadian Open and the Western and Southern Open since her return, but has yet to get past the first round in singles competition.

The 142nd edition of the US Open -- the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year -- is set to take place from Aug. For the first time in almost a year, she returned to competing in singles earlier this month during the Citi Open, where she fell to Rebecca Marino in the first round. The seven-time Grand Slam champion\has been out for a significant amount of time, including last year's US Open due to injury.