Venus Williams to make first Australian Open appearance in 5 years after being granted singles wild-card Venus Williams received one of eight wild-card entries into the Australian Open, while two-time champion Victoria Azarenka didn't. Content Original Link: https://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/article/venus-williams-to-make-first-australian-open-appearance-in-5-years-after-being-granted-singles-wild-card-234430917.html