The only older woman to win a tour-level singles match was Martina Navratilova, whose last triumph came at 47 in 2004.

Venus Williams says she is "up to fight" after winning her first match in two years and becoming the oldest woman (45) to win on the tour level since 2004.

Tennis icon Venus Williams has announced her engagement after securing her first victory in nearly two years at the Washington DC tournament. The 45-year-old champion triumphed over Peyton Stearns, ranked 35th globally,