Venus Williams to make Birmingham debut


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 10 Jun 2019

FILE PHOTO: May 26, 2019; Paris, France; Venus Williams (USA) in action during her match against Elina Svitolina (UKR) on day one of the 2019 French Open at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane

PARIS (Reuters) - Five-times Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will play in the Birmingham grasscourt event later this month after accepting a wildcard.

The American, 38, has never played in the competition before but will join French Open champion Ashleigh Barty and world number one Naomi Osaka in the draw as the build-up to Wimbledon continues.

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