Venus Williams defeated Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in Round of 32 at Washington Open, becoming the second-oldest woman to win a WTA tour-level match. Martina Navratilova is the oldest player to achieve this feat, winning a match at age 47. The seven-time Grand Slam winner, who returned to playing after 16-month break, secured her victory at the age of 45.