- Sofia Kenin defeated 46-year-old Venus Williams 6-2 7-6(6) in the first round of the US Open.
- The match at Arthur Ashe Stadium began at 12.13am, marking the latest start time for a women's match in tournament history.
- The late start occurred after Novak Djokovic's five-set match against Mariano Navone ran late into the night.
- Williams criticised the scheduling afterwards, stating that playing after midnight is not ideal and calling for improvements in the sport.
- Kenin saved seven set points in the second-set tiebreak to secure victory and set up a second-round tie with Jessica Pegula.
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