Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury
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Competing at Wimbledon at the age of 43, five-time champion Williams succumbed to Elina Svitolina after being hampered by a knee injury – but simply returning to Centre Court transcended any second-round spot
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Venus Williams Is Back At Wimbledon At Age 43 And Ready To, 46% OFF
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Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury
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Wimbledon 2023: Qualifying results & updates, wimbledon 2024
Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams return was bigger than any result or knee injury
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Wimbledon 2023: Qualifying results & updates, wimbledon 2024