Venus Williams, 45, sets record at Australian Open but falls in first round
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Key Points:
- Venus Williams became the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open singles main draw at age 45, surpassing Kimiko Date's previous record set in 2015.
- Williams, ranked No. 576 and playing on a wild-card entry, lost a closely contested first-round match to Olga Danilovic 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 after leading 4-0 in the final set.
- The match featured a dramatic 14-and-a-half-minute game where Williams served for the set but ultimately lost, highlighting her competitive spirit despite a recent five-match losing streak.
- Williams expressed pride in her performance and noted she is still learning and improving as she continues her comeback, with
