When Venus Williams announced her comeback on the WTA Tour at the Citi Open, her eyes were on a bigger picture lying ahead. Despite being away from the court for months and rising suspense over her retirement, the American legend quashed retirement rumors and won her comeback match at the Citi Open comfortably against Peyton Stearns. Although she lost in the following match against Magdalena Frech, Williams was eyeing the US Open, her home Grand Slam tournament, where she had tasted success twice. With just a few days to go for the tournament, Williams will achieve another rare feat at the last major tournament of the season.

Earlier today, the wildcard spots for the singles competition at the US Open were announced. Unsurprisingly, Williams was among the eight wildcard entrants, who

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