Venus Williams bows out after 2am following latest start in US Open history

Kenin wins 6-2, 7-6 (6) in late-night contest Williams loses 15th straight tour-level match First-round clash finally begins at 12.13am Sunday had become Monday by the time Venus Williams finally emerged beneath the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium, her entrance pushed deep into the night after Novak Djokovic’s br

The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.

The first-round match began at 12.13am, the latest start for a women’s match in tournament history

NEW YORK, Aug 31 : American Sofia Kenin beat 46-year-old compatriot Venus Williams 6-2 7-6(6) in a U.S. Open first-round match that began at 12:13 a.m. on Monday, the latest start in women's tournament history.The match at Arthur Ashe Stadium got underway after Novak Djokovic's five-set defeat by Mariano Navone, with a

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Williams, 46, had seven set points to force a decider against Sofia Kenin but could not convert.

Venus Williams had her 26th U.S. Open appearance delayed until after midnight