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

Kevin Durant attended Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste's doubles match at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open. On Monday afternoon, Venus Williams played her first professional tennis match in over a year. Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste in doubles at the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open.

The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.

MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ return to professional tennis will not just be a one-tournament visit: She was awarded a wild-card entry for the Cincinnati Open. The 45-year-old Williams is participating in her first event in more than a year at the DC Open and won first-round matches in both singles and doubles.

What a special week its been for tennis legend Venus Williams. Returning to the court on Tuesday night to collect her first singles win in two years at the DC Open, the 45-year-old Williams became the second-oldest woman in the sport's history to claim victory in a tour-level singles match.

Back on tour after more than a year away, Venus Williams laughingly said in her post-match interview that she returned to action for the health insurance.

Former world number one Venus Williams continues to divide opinion. At the age of 45, Venus returned to the court after a gap of more than 12 months and featured in the doubles category match at the DC Open.