Venus Williams was eliminated from the US Open on Tuesday night after falling to Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in their first-round clash. the 43-year-old fell to a 6-1 6-1 loss, her heaviest defeat in her 100 career matches at the US Open. This is also her third consecutive first-round loss.
“It was really great to hear the support,” Williams said of the warm reception she received at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. “I know the fans have been here for me forever, so that’s fantastic to still have that support even more than ever. So it’s a beautiful thing, and I love the Open.”
The winner of the 2000 and 2001 editions of the tournament, Williams won all of her first-round clashes during her first 21 appearances at the Grand Slam. The veteran star struggled on the night as she continued to battle a knee injury.
