Venus Williams News

Williams sisters' return to play doubles at the US Open helps ESPN to an increase in viewers

Helped by Serena and Venus Williams playing doubles again, ESPN had its largest viewership through three rounds of the U.S. Open since the younger sister last competed in 2022

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

"This is bullsh*t" - Serena Williams & Venus Williams under fire from analyst after skipping mandatory US Open press duties Serena Williams & Venus Williams recently faced backlash from analyst Kevin Lawler for missing their mandatory press conference following their first-round doubles match at the US...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Empty seats, tired stars: The US Open's post-2 a.m. finishes spark a pushback

Late-night finishes are a hallmark of the U.S. Open

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

"Rules are rules unless you're Serena Williams" - Fans furious as Serena & Venus Williams avoid $100,000 fine despite US Open press absence The US Open has decided not to fine Venus Williams and Serena Williams after the legendary sisters chose to skip their mandatory media obligations following their first-round loss...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Serena And Venus Williams Lose In A Match Tiebreaker In Their Return To The U.S. Open Serena and Venus Williams are out of the U.S. Open women’s doubles after losing in a match tiebreaker.

SEPTEMBER 5 • HUFFPOST.COM

Venus & Serena Williams reunite for US Open doubles with iconic pink bags The Williams sisters walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium carrying matching pink bags, a small styling choice that turned into the moment tennis...

SEPTEMBER 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Venus and Serena Williams ousted from US Open in strenuous doubles defeat Serena and Venus Williams, the most decorated sisters in tennis history, were defeated in doubles by Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint at the US...

SEPTEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Chan, Joint spoil Venus and Serena's US Open doubles return in 3-hour classic Chan Hao-Ching and Maya Joint edged Serena and Venus Williams 6-3, 6-7 (8), 7-6 [7] in a 3-hour classic at the US Open on Friday night. Chan...

SEPTEMBER 5 • WTATENNIS.COM

Serena and Venus Williams lose in their return to US Open doubles

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open

Serena and Venus Williams are out of the U.S. Open women’s doubles after losing in a match tiebreaker

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the third round of the US Open in just 53 minutes

Aryna Sabalenka came to the U.S. Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 ranking

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Defeat in US Open R1 Williams lost to Sofia Kenin in the round of 128 of the US Open with a score of 6-2, 7-6 on Monday.

Impact Williams committed 24 unforced errors in the match, three more than her opponent. She committed six double faults as well, two more than Kenin. It was the fifth consecutive occasion where Williams suffered a defeat in the first round at the US Open.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Williams sisters start US Open doubles vs. Maya Joint, Hao-Ching Chan Serena and Venus Williams will face Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan in the first round of the US Open women's doubles championship.

SEPTEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM

Thea Frodin was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard.' Now she's playing in the US Open

Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women’s tennis

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Venus Williams reflects on 'insane evening' at U.S. Open Deadspin | Venus Williams reflects on 'insane evening' at U.S. Open

AUGUST 31 • DEADSPIN.COM

15th straight loss for Venus Williams with US Open 1R exit leads to brutal criticism from fans Venus Williams never got going at the 2026 US Open, ending her run in the opening-round with a straight-sets loss to Sofia Kenin on Sunday night.

AUGUST 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Kenin denies Williams comeback to reach US Open second round Sofia Kenin overcame a spirited late comeback from Venus Williams to win their first-round US Open clash 6-3, 7-6 (9-7). The former Australi...

AUGUST 31 • WTATENNIS.COM

Sofia Kenin dismisses Venus Williams in US Open first round Sofia Kenin defeated Venus Williams in the second match of the opening night of the US Open.

AUGUST 31 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Venus Williams bows out of her 26th US Open with a 1st-round loss to Sofia Kenin

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

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

The U.S. Open’s Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Venus Williams vs. Sofia Kenin Prediction, Odds for U.S. Open First Round Two Americans are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open as two-time winner Venus Williams returns for another go in 2026,...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

U.S. Open first day schedule, matchups with Venus Williams as wild card Venus Williams is playing in the 2026 U.S. Open as a wild card. Here's the schedule for the first day of the men's and women's singles tourn...

AUGUST 30 • USATODAY.COM

US Open 2026: Venus Williams vs Sofia Kenin preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips Fixture: (WC) Venus Williams vs (WC) Sofia Kenin

AUGUST 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

With Sinner out, Alcaraz just back and Sabalenka struggling, the US Open feels truly open again

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner made last year’s U.S. Open feel like two weeks of killing time until the inevitable

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Alex Eala returns to the US Open with a roaring fan base and on a path to stardom

The U.S. Open is the latest stop on Alex Eala's tennis tour that looks like it's ascending to stardom