Venus Williams falls to 0-11 in 2026 with 14th straight loss in Cincinnati

Qualifier Emiliana Arango beat Venus Williams 6-2, 6-2 in 66 minutes in the Cincinnati Open first round. Williams, 46 and ranked 615th, has now lost 14 consecutive matches dating to July 2025. All 11 of her 2026 appearances came via wild cards — invitations that bypass qualifying. Arango next faces Iga Swiatek.