Venus Williams, at 46, faced Sofia Kenin in the first round of the US Open, where she suffered another setback, losing in straight sets. The match ended at an unprecedented late hour of 2 a.m., prompting frustration from Williams regarding the scheduling of matches, which drew criticism from tennis insiders. This defeat marks her 15th consecutive loss, raising questions about her future in the sport as she competes in her 26th US Open.