American CoCo Vandeweghe also received a wildcard, as did US teens Hailey Baptiste, Ashlyn Krueger, Caty McNally and Katie Volynets. Australia’s Storm Sanders was awarded a wildcard in an agreement with Tennis Australia.
Venus Williams
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was among the US Open women’s and men’s wildcard selections announced Wednesday by the US Tennis Association.
ADVERTISEMENT
The American, 41, a two-time winner in New York who lifted the trophy in 2000 and 2001, will make her 15th consecutive main draw appearance.
American CoCo Vandeweghe also received a wildcard, as did US teens Hailey Baptiste, Ashlyn Krueger, Caty McNally and Katie Volynets. Australia’s Storm Sanders was awarded a wildcard in an agreement with Tennis Australia.
On the men’s side, Americans Jenson Brooksby and Brandon Nakashima were joined as wildcards by compatriots Jack Sock, Sam Riffice, Zachary Svajda, Emilio Nava and Ernesto Escobedo plus Australian Max Purcell.
Also Read: It's the summer of John Cena in WWE
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliabilitsy and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
