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Danilovic overcomes Venus Williams in Australian Open thriller
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Olga Danilovic staged a dramatic comeback to defeat 45-year-old Venus Williams 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open on January 18. The 24-year-old Serbian, ranked around No. 67, rallied from a 4-0 deficit in the deciding set to end Williams' historic return. Williams, the oldest player ever to compete in the tournament's main draw, impressed fans with flashes of her vintage form.