Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

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Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open
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Venus Williams is set to make history at the Australian Open as the oldest player to contest the women's singles draw. She received a wild-card entry to play in the tournament for the first time in five years. On Sunday, she'll face Olga Danilovic in the first round. The 45-year-old Williams first competed in the Australian Open in 1998.

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