Venus Williams’ US Open participation revealed after Cleveland withdrawal

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Venus Williams’ US Open participation revealed after Cleveland withdrawal
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Venus Williams has arrived in New York and the seven-time Grand Slam champion is ready to make her 24th US Open appearance despite dealing with a knee injury. Williams, 43, was scheduled to compete in a WTA 250 tournament in Cleveland this week but pulled out of the event due to a knee injury.

But on Wednesday, Williams – who received a main draw wildcard into the US Open – arrived in New York. The US Open announced the news and confirmed that former world No 1 Williams came to Flushing Meadows to compete at the tournament where she is a two-time champion.“Venus is here.

The 7x Grand Slam singles winner is set to make her 24th #USOpen appearance,” the tournament’s post read.

Williams set to play the US Open despite the knee issue

After competing in Montreal and Cincinnati in the last two weeks, Williams was also hoping to get some action in Cleveland this week.

Unfortunately, Williams wasn’t able to compete in Cleveland and clash Mirra Andreeva in her scheduled first-round match. When announcing…

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