'A generational icon' - why wildcards abound for Venus Williams

Venus Williams last won a singles match in July 2025 [Getty Images]Venus Williams has broken many acres of new ground as a tennis player, with five Wimbledon singles titles among her multiple achievements.The 46-year-old has been playing professionally for nearly 30 years, but her last 14 singles matches have all ended in defeat.With a world ranking of 611, Williams is reliant on wildcards to compete. She has had 11 already this season - and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has offere