NEW YORK: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams (pix) was among the US Open women’s and men’s wildcard selections announced Wednesday by the US Tennis Association.

The 41-year-old American, a two-time winner in New York who lifted the trophy in 2000 and 2001, will make her 15th consecutive main draw appearance and 23rd all-time start in the Flushing Meadows fortnight.