Venus Williams, 45, hadn’t played professional tennis in a year and a half. But she played in the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. this week, and for a surprising reason.
“I had to come back for the insurance,” Williams said after winning the first round. (She lost in the second round on Thursday.)
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“They informed me this year that I’m on COBRA, so it’s like, I got to get my benefits on,” Williams added.
The crowd laughed, but Williams appeared to be serious.
Venus Williams after becoming the oldest WTA match winner since 2004:
“I had to