Venus Williams–Kenin match sets latest start and finish in US Open history

Venus Williams lost 6-2, 7-6(6) to Sofia Kenin in the 2026 US Open first round under Arthur Ashe's closed roof. First ball: 12:13am. Last ball: 2:01am — both US Open records. Kenin hit 28 winners to Williams' 13, winning 61% of points behind Williams' second serve. Kenin next faces No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula.