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Venus Williams bows out of her 26th U.S. 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 U.
Venus Williams has lost her 1st-round match at the U.S. Open to Sofia Kenin. The 46-year-old fell in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6. This defeat marks her 14th consecutive singles loss, with her last victory dating back to July 2025. Williams has also lost six consecutive matches at the U.S. Open since her first-round win in 2019.
The match against Kenin was Williams' 26th U.S. Open singles appearance and may potentially be her last singles match at a Grand Slam.
Further details about the match and Williams' future in tennis are available, including her upcoming doubles match with sister Serena.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Venus Williams has lost her 1st-round match at the U.S. Open to Sofia Kenin. The 46-year-old fell in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6. This defeat marks her 14th consecutive singles loss, with her last…
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