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The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.
Venus Williams had her 26th U.S. Open appearance delayed until after midnight
The first-round match began at 12.13am, the latest start for a women’s match in tournament history
Sofia Kenin defeated Venus Williams in the second match of the opening night of the US Open.
The 46-year-old lost 6-2, 7-6 (6) in what could be the final singles match at a Grand Slam, if not her illustrious career. It was Williams' 14th consecutive singles defeat dating to her last victory in Washington in July 2025. Williams has now lost six in a row at the U.S. Open since winning in the first round in 2019.
