Venus Williams bows out after 2am following latest start in US Open history
Summary
Venus Williams played her first-round match at the US Open very late, starting just after midnight, the latest match start in the tournament's history. She lost to Sofia Kenin in two sets, continuing a long losing streak and ending her run in singles at this major event.Key Facts
- Venus Williams played her US Open singles match starting at 12:13 AM, the latest match start ever at the event.
- She lost to Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) after 1 hour and 48 minutes.
- Williams is 46 years old and ranked 611th worldwide.
- This was Williams’ 26th US Open singles appearance, extending her own record.
- Williams has not won a major singles match since Wimbledon 2021.
- Kenin saved multiple set points in the second set before winning the tiebreak.
- Williams struggled with her second serve, with Kenin winning 61% of points on it.
- Williams will next play doubles with her sister Serena at the tournament.
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