Australian open 2023

Australian Open 2023: American legend and seven-time major champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card into the women's singles main draw of the 2023 Australian Open, the year's first Grand Slam.

Venus, the former World No 1, is a two-time finalist and the 42-year-old will be making her 22nd appearance in the tournament that begins on January 16 at Melbourne Park here. Venus made her first appearance here in 1998.