Despite the abrupt elimination in Melbourne, Williams now holds the honor of being the oldest woman to compete in an Australian Open singles main draw.

Ranked No. 576 and playing on a wild-card entry, Venus Williams led 4-0 in the third set Sunday before Olga Danilovic rallied to win six straight games — getting the vital break in the extra-long,...

Ranked No. 576 and playing on a wild-card entry, Venus Williams led 4-0 in the third set Sunday before Olga Danilovic rallied to win six straight games — getting the vital break in the extra-long,...

MELBOURNE, Jan 18 : Olga Danilovic beat Venus Williams 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 at the Australian Open on Sunday after the Serbian fought back from 4-0 down in the deciding set to knock the American veteran out of the tournament in the first round.Williams, a seven-times Grand Slam champion who returned to tennis last

Just by starting the first-round match, Williams, 45, became the oldest woman to compete in an Australian Open singles main draw.