Sofia Kenin def. Venus Williams
6-2 7-6(6)
Sofia Kenin defeated Venus Williams 6-2 7-6(6) in the 2026 US Open first round on hard courts on August 31, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sofia Kenin | Venus Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 0 |
| Double faults | 4 | 6 |
| First serve % | 54 | 53 |
| First serve points won % | 65 | 66 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 71 | 56 |
| Break points converted % | 44 | 29 |
| Service points won % | 59 | 53 |
| Return points won % | 47 | 41 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
| Serve rating | 101 | 91 |
| Return rating | 133 | 103 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Sofia Kenin | Venus Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Nov 14, 1998 | Jun 17, 1980 |
| Age | 27 | 46 |
| Height | 170 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 110 | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | 709 | — |
| Elo (entering) | — | — |
| Current career W-L | 175–152 | 782–299 |
| Current career earnings | $12,566,632 | $43,194,440 |
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