RIO DE JANEIRO — Venus Williams' Olympic career will continue.
And the four-time gold medalist will get a crack at another medal.
Williams, 36, a seven-time major champion, will play mixed doubles with Rajeev Ram.
When Williams lost in the first round of singles, and she and sister Serena lost in doubles — for the first time in Olympics competition — it looked as if her long and decorated Olympic career could be over. After all, 2020 is a long time away.
Williams won singles gold in Sydney in 2000, and she has teamed with Serena to win three doubles gold medals.