Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the U.S. Open after a straight-sets defeat to fellow American wild card Sofia Kenin, ending her tournament run. The match concluded late into the night, with Williams only reaching the Arthur Ashe Stadium court just before midnight. Despite the early exit, the victory marked Kenin’s first win over a top-ranked opponent in a major. The result underscores the competitive depth among American players in this year’s tournament.
Venus Williams got ousted from the U.S. Open, losing to fellow American wild card Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6 (6) after not getting on Arthur Ashe until midnight.
