Don’t Blame Venus Williams for Tennis’s Wildcard Wizardry

In the magical kingdom of tennis, the legendary Venus Williams faced yet another formidable foe, Emiliana Arango, at the Cincinnati Open on August 14. With her wand of victories dimming, she has suffered 14 consecutive defeats, yet the blame should not rest on her shoulders; the whimsical wildcard system is the true mischief-maker in this enchanted sport.