Venus Williams reçoit une invitation pour l'Open de Bad Homburg

Venus Williams participera à l'Open de Bad Homburg 2026 après avoir reçu une invitation pour le tableau principal. Ce tournoi WTA 500 sur gazon en Allemagne est prévu du 20 au 27 juin.

La joueuse de 45 ans, septuple championne du Grand Chelem, rejoint Alexandra Eala et Eva Lys parmi les bénéficiaires d'une invitation. Venus Williams a perdu ses 10 derniers matchs en simple sur le circuit WTA, mais reste une attraction majeure sur gazon, surface sur laquelle elle a remporté cinq titres à Wimbledon. Il s'agit de sa quatrième invitation récente pour un tournoi sur gazon.

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