Venus Williams loses to Sofia Kenin in US Open first round
Venus Williams, playing as a wildcard in her 96th Grand Slam main draw, lost 6-2, 7-6(6) to fellow American Sofia Kenin in a first-round match at the US Open that began after midnight, the latest start in women's tournament history. Williams struggled with her second serve and failed to convert seven set points in the second-set tiebreak. Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, will face Jessica Pegula next. Williams will still compete in women's doubles with her sister Serena.
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Venus Williams lost to Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6(6) in the first round of the US Open.
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The match began after midnight, the latest start in women's tournament history.
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Williams failed to convert seven set points in the second-set tiebreak.
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Williams will play women's doubles with her sister Serena Williams.
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Kenin will face Jessica Pegula in the next round.
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Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin
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