Queen Vee is back at the Australian Open

Queen Vee is back. Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry for the upcoming tournament. This will mark her first appearance in Melbourne since 2021.

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has played sparingly in recent seasons due to injury setbacks, but the wildcard gives her another chance to compete on one of tennis’ biggest stages. Tournament organisers confirmed her spot ahead of the 2026 Australian Open.

Venus is still one of the most iconic names in tennis history. Even without trophies, her career has lasted longer than most, and she has played a huge role in shaping women’s tennis as it is today.

Seeing her back in Melbourne is a big moment for fans, especially since it has been a few years since she last played at the Australian Open. Nobody is putting pressure on results, but the wildcard gives Venus the chance to step back onto a major stage and compete again.

The Australian Open begins later this month on January 18, and Venus Williams will once again be part of the draw.