Why wildcards abound for Venus Williams

BBC Sport reports that tennis legend Venus Williams has been awarded a slew of tournament wildcards despite not having won a singles match in over a year. The outlet notes that organizers are weighing factors beyond pure results when extending those invitations, and her continued presence can attract fans and media attention to events.

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