Venus Williams, 46, loses to Sofia Kenin in US Open 1st round
📍 Where it landed
Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open by Sofia Kenin, with the match finishing after 2 a.m. and prompting criticism of the tournament’s late‑night scheduling.
In the aftermath she questioned the midnight start, addressed the possibility of retirement, and announced career news, but no definitive retirement decision was reported.
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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Venus Williams, 46, loses to Sofia Kenin in US Open 1st round ESPN · 17d ago broke it first
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