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Veteran Williams Faces Kenin in U.S. Open Opener
31 Aug
Summary
- Venus Williams faces Sofia Kenin in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
- This marks the first career meeting between the two American players.
- Kenin is the favorite, as Williams hasn't won a Grand Slam singles match in years.
Venus Williams is set to compete in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open, facing fellow American Sofia Kenin. This encounter on Sunday, August 30th, marks the first time these two players will meet on court.
Williams, a two-time U.S. Open champion, returns to the tournament 25 years after her last victory. However, she has struggled in recent Grand Slam singles, with her last win dating back to Wimbledon in 2021. Oddsmakers have Kenin as the clear favorite.
Sofia Kenin, despite recent early exits in Grand Slams this year, has a more consistent U.S. Open record than Williams. The prediction leans towards a straight-sets victory for Kenin, with an expectation of fewer than 19.5 games played in the match.
The match, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EST, will be broadcast on ESPN.
