Venus Williams hits 13-game tennis losing streak with Cincinnati Open exit

Venus Williams, the 46-year-old seven-time Grand Slam champion, lost 6-2, 6-2 to Colombian qualifier Emiliana Arango (ranked 95th) in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on August 15, 2026, extending her singles losing streak to 13 matches. Williams, who received a wild-card entry to the WTA 1000 event, has not won a singles match since July 2025. Arango, aged 25, completed the victory in just 1 hour and 5 minutes at the Lindner Tennis Center.