Venus Williams and Thiem handed US Open wildcards
Former US Open champions Venus Williams and Dominic Thiem were handed wildcard entries into this year's final Grand Slam tournament.
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Coco Gauff says injury suffered in Cincinnati is likely a 'really minor sprain' in boost to US Open hopes
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Venus Williams receives wild-card entry from USTA for US Open
Venus Williams will make her return to the US Open, after being sidelined in 2021, when the event gets underway on Aug. 29 in New York.
Venus Williams, Thiem handed US Open wildcards
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Cincinnati Masters: US Open champion Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams in clash of the generations
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Emma Raducanu 'cherishes' win over Serena Williams in Cincinnati
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Emma Raducanu beats Serena Williams in straight sets in Cincinnati
Emma Raducanu defeated Serena Williams 6-4 6-0 in their first and likely last encounter on the court.