New York, Aug 18, 2026 (AFP) - Venus, Stephens, Monfils named among US Open wild cards

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2026-08-18

Former US Open women's singles champions Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens were among the players to receive US Open main-draw wild cards from the US Tennis Association on Tuesday. One wild card spot was left vacant in both the men's and women's draw, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams making a comeback and not yet in the field for the August 30-September 13 Grand Slam in New York. The Williams sisters lost in doubles on Monday at......

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