Venus Williams Eliminated in First Round of 26th U.S. Open Appearance
Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of her 26th U.S. Open singles appearance by fellow American Sofia Kenin. The match, which concluded after midnight, saw Williams lose in straight sets at the U.S. Open tournament.
Detroit, MI, August 31, 2026 —
Tennis legend Venus Williams has been eliminated from the U.S. Open singles tournament in the first round. The veteran player, who was making her 26th appearance in the U.S. Open singles draw, lost to fellow American Sofia Kenin.
The match concluded after midnight. Williams was defeated in straight sets by Kenin. Specific details regarding the scores of the sets were not provided in the available information. The location of the match was Arthur Ashe Stadium, part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.
This marks an early exit for Williams in her latest U.S. Open campaign. Kenin, also an American competitor, advances to the next round of the tournament. Further details on the match progression or the players’ post-match statements were not immediately available. The U.S. Open continues with ongoing matches across various stages of the competition.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Whyno, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
