Venus Williams to join Andre Agassi in TNT French Open coverage

TNT Sports has announced that Venus Williams will serve in an expanded studio role for its 2026 French Open broadcast alongside Andre Agassi and other tennis figures. The network unveiled its full commentator lineup on May 7 for the tournament, which begins May 18 in Paris. Williams is expected to contribute from the quarterfinal stage onward regardless of her playing status.

TNT Sports executive Craig Barry highlighted the team's depth in a statement. “This talented lineup for Roland Garros will deliver an energetic blend of authenticity, credibility, and personality to every moment of this iconic major,” he said. The network aims to build on its 2025 coverage, which achieved record U.S. viewership numbers.

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Venus Williams poised on Indian Wells court, celebrating her wild card entry for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open.
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Venus Williams accepts wild card for Indian Wells tournament

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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has accepted a wild card entry into the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The 45-year-old American will compete in both singles and doubles, marking her return to the event since 2024. Tournament director Tommy Haas described the invitation as an honor for the tennis legend.

Tennis Hall of Famer Andy Roddick has signed a multi-year deal with ESPN to provide commentary for Wimbledon and the US Open. The 2003 US Open champion will serve as a match commentator and studio analyst, starting ahead of Wimbledon in late June. This addition comes amid recent changes to ESPN's tennis broadcast team.

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Amid heavy rain delays at the Miami Open 2026, organizers have unveiled a star-studded broadcast team featuring tennis legends Martina Navratilova, Lindsay Davenport, and Jim Courier. The tournament, already impacted by wiped-out qualifying on March 15 and further suspensions, continues its jammed schedule at Hard Rock Stadium.

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has completed the required anti-doping protocols and is now eligible to compete on the WTA Tour starting February 22, 2026. The 44-year-old retired player has not confirmed a comeback but has practiced recently and softened her previous denials. Speculation grows about potential appearances at upcoming tournaments like Indian Wells and Miami.

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Serena Williams shared her fatigue from raising two young daughters on social media March 3, highlighting parenting challenges. This update follows her February eligibility for WTA return, as speculation continues fueled by training footage and sister Venus Williams' recent mixed comments at the ATX Open.

Following the star-studded entry list announced last month, the 2026 BNP Paribas Open draw has been released, highlighting a possible semifinal between top seed Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Defending men's champion Jack Draper faces a tough path including a projected fourth-rounder against Djokovic, while Russian players like Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev contend with travel disruptions from Dubai. Women's top seed Iga Swiatek eyes a third title against a deep field with Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka.

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Francesca Jones, a 25-year-old British player, defeated seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5 in the first round of the Miami Open, securing her first WTA 1000 victory. The match concluded with a touching net exchange that highlighted Jones's long-standing admiration for Williams. Jones rallied from 4-5 down in both sets to claim the win.

 

 

 

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