Williams will have her first meeting with fellow American Peyton Stearns in the first round. This is Williams' second appearance at the D.C. event, following a first-round loss in 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I definitely feel I'll play well. I'm still the same player. I'm a big hitter. I hit big. This is my brand. So it's about hitting big and actually putting it in. So, this will be my effort: put it in the court. That's my main goal,\u201d said Williams in a press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She will also feature in the women's doubles with her partner Hailey Baptiste. The 45-year-old Williams last contested a draw at Miami in March of 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A seven-time grand slam winner - two US Open titles and five Wimbledon championships- Williams revealed how a trip to England for Wimbledon in June reignited the adrenaline in her and made her feel very excited for a possible comeback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen I went to Wimbledon this year, I was there for a day, and it was so beautiful and exciting. I remembered all the times that I had, and of course, the adrenaline, all those things. I think just the pure fun of playing the game, the fun of the challenge, overcoming -- when you play, you overcome so many challenges: your opponents, the conditions, a lot of times you have to overcome yourself. Those things are very exciting,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A seven-time grand slam winner - two US Open titles and five Wimbledon championships- Williams revealed how a trip to England for Wimbledon in June reignited the adrenaline in her and made her feel very excited for a possible comeback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn this last year, I have been through a lot physically, as well. So to come back and be able to play and hopefully enjoy myself is a great opportunity, so I\u2019m very grateful to the tournament for the wild card,\u201d Williams concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n