'A generational icon' - why wildcards abound for Venus Williams

BBC Sport notes that tennis legend Venus Williams has been handed a slew of tournament wildcards even though she hasn't recorded a singles victory in over a year. The piece hints that considerations beyond pure results are driving the invitations, reflecting her enduring draw for fans and sponsors. As a former world number one and multiple Grand Slam champion, she remains a marquee name in the sport.

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