# Sofia Kenin def. Venus Williams

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:15264217/sofia-kenin-vs-venus-williams
Tour: WTA

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
- Score: 6-2 7-6(6)
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 128
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-08-31

## Player comparison
| Field | Sofia Kenin | Venus Williams |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | 1998-11-14 | 1980-06-17 |
| 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 |

Pre-match H2H: Sofia Kenin 0-0 Venus Williams.

## Stats
| Stat | Sofia Kenin | Venus Williams |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 0 |
| Double faults | 4 | 6 |
| 1st serve % | 54 | 53 |
| 1st serve points won % | 65 | 66 |
| 2nd serve points won % | 53 | 38 |
| BP saved % | 71 | 56 |

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Data source: TennisDB (tennis-db.com)