Venus Williams has lost her first-round match at the U.S. Open. The seven-time major champion was beaten by Alison Van Uytvanck in straight sets. Tuesday s match came a day after
NEW YORK The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result.
Playing in front of thousands of empty blue seats in an arena quite silent at the start, although growing louder later, Venus bowed out in the first round of the U.S. Open for the second consecutive appearance, losing 6-1, 7-6 (5) to Alison Van Uytvanck.