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US Open: Venus Williams given wildcard to play in New York event

Two-time champion Venus Williams is set to compete in a record-extending 24th US Open after being handed a wildcard for this month's Grand Slam event.

Williams, 43, made her main-draw debut at Flushing Meadows in 1997, going on to win the 2000 and 2001 titles.

The world number 533 will extend her own record of Open era singles appearances in New York.

Two-time finalist Caroline Wozniacki, who is making a comeback after retiring in 2020, is also among the wildcards.

Dane Wozniacki, 33, will play in her third tournament since returning to the WTA Tour earlier this month.