Venus Williams gets wild-card entry for Cincinnati Open
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The 45-year-old had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in singles and doubles.
In the U.S., as nowhere else, health insurance and employment are deeply connected. And that means confusion can snare even elite athletes.
The 45-year-old, who lost in the second round Thursday at the DC Open in her return to tennis, has never looked happier after a loss.