Venus Williams' U.S. Open Journey Ends Early

Discover how Venus Williams, a seven-time major champion, faced an unexpected defeat in her 100th U.S. Open match against Greet Minnen.

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In a surprising turn, Venus Williams lost to qualifier Greet Minnen in straight sets, 1–6, 1–6, ending her U.S. Open run abruptly.

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The first-round match lasted only 1 hour and 14 minutes, with Minnen dominating and advancing to the second round.

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Venus, a former U.S. Open winner, arrived for her 24th appearance amid much excitement but struggled due to recent injuries and limited play.

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Emerging in 1994, Venus rapidly achieved stardom, claiming 7 Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon victories, and 14 doubles championships with Serena.

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Unlike her sister Serena, Venus hasn't revealed her future plans in the sport, leaving fans curious about her next move.

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Venus Williams' unexpected early exit reminds us of the unpredictable nature of sports, leaving fans and experts wondering what's next for this tennis icon.

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