All eyes will be on tennis legend Venus Williams as she makes her surprise return to professional tennis at age 45 at the Mubadala Citi DC Open 2025 on July 21 in Washington, DC.
The seven-time singles Grand Slam champion is set to compete in her first professional tournament since the 2024 Miami Open, having accepted a wild card into the main draw.
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Williams will open her campaign with a first-round match against fellow American Peyton Stearns, marking their first-ever meeting. She’ll also compete in doubles alongside rising star Hailey Baptiste. Venus’ last title came at the 2023 Cincinnati Open, and she’ll be aiming to make another statement in Washington.
HOW TO WATCH DC OPEN LIVE
DC OPEN FULL SCHEDULE
- Monday (July 21) – First Round (Men & Women)
- Tuesday (July 22) – First Round (Men & Women)
- Wednesday (July 23) – Second Round (Men & Women)
- Thursday (July 24) – Third Round & Second Round (Men & Women)
- Friday (July 25) – Quarterfinals (Men & Women)
- Saturday (July 26) – Semifinals (Men & Women) and Doubles Final (Women)
- Sunday (July 27) – Finals (Men & Women) and Doubles Final (Men)
DC OPEN PRIZE MONEY (MEN)
- Winner: $420,525
- Finals: $224,275
- Semifinals: $116,340
- Quarterfinals: $60,740
- Round of 16: $32,005
- Round of 32: $17,525
- Round of 64: $9,345
DC OPEN PRIZE MONEY (WOMEN)
- Winner: $197,570
- Finals: $121,880
- Semifinals: $71,205
- Quarterfinals: $37,530
- Round of 16: $19,085
- Round of 32: $13,585
