Venus Williams continues her singles losing streak, extending it to 13 matches. The seven-time major champion suffered a 6-2, 6-2 defeat against Emiliana Arango in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open. Williams, aged 46, entered the WTA 1000 event as a wild-card recipient but has not secured a singles victory since July 2025. Arango, a 25-year-old Colombian qualifier ranked 95th, triumphed over Williams in one hour and five minutes on the grandstand court at Lindner Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Williams struggled after losing her serve in the initial game, while Arango capitalized on break points, converting 4 out of 5, and winning 71% of her first-serve points. In contrast, Williams failed to convert her sole break opportunity and only managed a 41% success rate on first-serve points. Looking ahead, Arango is set to face the defending Cincinnati champion, Iga Swiatek, in the second round. Williams’s previous singles victory occurred last year in Washington, defeating Peyton Stearns. Expressing her thoughts on the match, Williams mentioned feeling in control of the points but acknowledged the need for more consistency in finishing. Despite the singles setback, Williams will partner with her sister, Serena, for the doubles competition in Cincinnati. The duo, who last played together at the 2022 U.S. Open, will confront Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in the opening round. Additionally, Venus Williams is preparing to compete in the mixed doubles event at the upcoming U.S. Open alongside Alexander Bublik.
“Venus Williams’ Losing Streak Extends to 13 Matches”
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