Venus Williams celebrates after beating Peyton Stearns.
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Venus Williams celebrates after beating Peyton Stearns.
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Venus Williams, 45, becomes oldest player to win WTA singles match in more than 20 years

Venus Williams rolled back the years to produce a brilliant display as she eliminated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 of the DC Open.