Sofia Kenin defeated 46-year-old Venus Williams 6-2 7-6(6) in the first round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match began at 12:13 a.m. on Monday after Novak Djokovic's five-set loss and marked the latest start for a women's match in tournament history. Williams, a wild card in her 96th Grand Slam main draw, noted the late hour and fan attendance in post-match comments.