5 days ago

Andy Roddick Defends Venus Williams Receiving US Open Wildcard

Williams, 45, will play her 25th US Open after receiving a wildcard, despite her No. 580 ranking sparking debate. Some fans argued younger players deserved the chance. Roddick countered: “If you are deserving, you don’t need a wildcard… Venus has been a gift to us. I don’t care if she doesn’t win a game, we should be full of gratitude.”