Senator Bernie Sanders echoed the words of tennis legend Venus Williams' call for the importance of Medicare for all. Williams returned to the tennis court at the age of 45.

While one of the famed Williams sisters is still scared to use the r-word (retirement), Venus Williams is still ready to compete at a high level and proved why at the DC Open.

Venus Williams first stormed the pro tennis circuit in the late 1990s and made her Grand Slam final debut at the 1997 U.S. Open. At that event, the 17-year-old phenom went runner-up against world ...

In her post-match interview, Venus Williams humorously admitted that she was forced to return to professional tennis in order to continue enjoying insurance benefits. The former World No. 1 bemoaned her constant visits to the doctor as she joked that she really needed the insurance.

Venus Williams’ Health: Her Battle With Sjögren’s Syndrome & How She’s Doing Today. Venus pulled out of the 2011 U.S. Open when the disease reared its ugly head.

The juicy tidbit emerged as the former world No. 1 celebrated her victory over Peyton Stearns at the DC Open, making Williams, 45, the oldest player to win a tour-level singles match since Martina Navratilova did at age 47 in 2004. Williams had not played a match in well over a year.