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Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The 46-year-old fell in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6. Venus Williams has lost her 1st-round match at the US Open to Sofia Kenin.
Venus Williams has lost her 1st-round match at the US Open to Sofia Kenin. The 46-year-old fell in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6. This loss marks her 15th consecutive singles defeat and her sixth straight loss at the US Open.
Williams' match against Kenin did not start until midnight and she is now awaiting her doubles match with sister Serena later this week. The loss may potentially be her final singles match at a Grand Slam. Williams was not ready to discuss her future in tennis after the match, stating she was focused on recovering from the evening.
Further details about the match and Williams' plans are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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