By Canadian Press

Venus Williams granted wild card to compete at National Bank Open

Jul 10, 2023 | 8:39 AM

MONTREAL — Venus Williams will be competing at the National Bank Open in August.

Tennis Canada announced Monday that the 43-year-old has received a wild-card entry into the main draw of the tournament. 

It will be the former No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion’s 12th appearance at the event, with her best result being a final appearance in 2014 after defeating her sister Serena.

The top-20 wild card that Williams was awarded is reserved for players who were either former World No. 1’s, ranked inside the top 20 in 2022, or have previously won a Grand Slam, WTA Finals, or a WTA 1000 tournament in singles.

This is the second wild card given for this year’s tournament, with Caroline Wozniacki being the other.

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The remainder of the entry list will be revealed on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2023.

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