Venus Williams of the U.S. reacts during her first round match against Olga Danilovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.AP Photo / Aaron Favila
At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round
Just by starting the first-round match, Williams, 45, became the oldest woman to compete in an Australian Open singles main draw.