Venus Williams wins a doubles match at DC Open
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SportsLine tennis expert Blake Von Hagen reveals his 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open picks for Tuesday's women's first-round match between Peyton Stearns and Venus Williams
Venus Williams beats Peyton Stearns in comeback match, reigniting debate over WTA's role in crafting generational storylines at the DC Open.
Williams' victory on Tuesday over Peyton Stearns—22 years her junior—made her the oldest woman to win a WTA singles match since 2004.
The juicy tidbit emerged as the former world No. 1 celebrated her victory over Peyton Stearns at the DC Open, making Williams, 45, the oldest player to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova did at age 47 in 2004. Williams had not played a match in well over a year.
American tennis player Peyton Stearns is one of the rising stars on tour. Here's what to know about her family, coach, career and more.
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