Venus Williams exited the US Open after a first-round defeat to fellow American wildcard Sofia Kenin. The match, which started at 12:13 am on Monday, August 31, 2026, became the latest start to a match in US Open history.
Williams, 46, playing in her record-extending 26th US Open singles appearance, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 (6) by Kenin. The contest lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, concluding at one minute past 2 am.
This loss extends Williams' tour-level losing streak to 15 matches. She has not secured a win at a major tournament since Wimbledon in 2021. Williams is scheduled to play in the women's doubles alongside her sister Serena, starting on Thursday.