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'I'm on COBRA!': Venus Williams says she's back on the court for health insurance
Venus Williams returned to tennis this week, winning her first tour-level match in two years. She says she returned to the court, in part, to keep her health insurance. “I had to come back for the insurance because they informed me earlier this year that I’m on COBRA!
At 45, Venus Williams Is Back on Tour—and Winning. She’s Also Doing Something She Never Has.
Her first match back on the WTA Tour, after a 16-month hiatus, was something between a sporting event and a tent revival.
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention to health coverage for aging athletes following a joking comment she made in an on-court interview.
Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the U.S. Open
This was not a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for the 45-year-old Venus Williams, who had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington and winning once each in singles and doubles.
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For Venus Williams, ‘excellence’ has no expiration date
The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.
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