Venus Williams is eliminated from the US Open after losing her first-round match to Sofia Kenin in a late-night contest that ends after 2 a.m. in New York. Kenin wins 6-2, 7-6 (6), and Williams’ defeat is also noted as part of a longer run of results at tour level.
The match begins at about 12:13 a.m., with outlets describing it as the latest start for a women’s match in US Open history and one of the latest overall in the tournament. The Guardian and Independent report the timing as an event in itself, with Williams competing after the night had effectively moved into Monday. Multiple sources also note that the delay is linked to scheduling and the earlier men’s match going to a deciding five sets, pushing the women’s session later.
While all outlets focus on the late start and its impact on spectators, they differ in emphasis: Yahoo and the Independent foreground Williams’ criticism of the scheduling, while The Guardian adds broader context about her career and the historical significance of the start time.
