Kamilla Rakhimova defeats Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in Toronto
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Kamilla Rakhimova defeated Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match at the National Bank Open in Toronto on August 3. The match marked the start of the women's main draw. The 46-year-old Williams is experiencing a challenging period, having lost 12 consecutive matches since July 2025. Rakhimova expressed her excitement about playing Williams, acknowledging it as a notable experience. Following this match, Rakhimova, ranked 82nd in the world, aims to advance in the tournament.
- •Match took place at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
- •Venus Williams lost her 12th consecutive match.
- •Rakhimova is ranked 82nd in the world.
- •The match was delayed due to rain.
- 2:26 AMESPN Tennis — Venus loses rain-delayed Toronto opening match
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kamilla Rakhimova beats Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match in Toronto
"Kamilla Rakhimova beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match Sunday to kick off the National Bank Open women’s main draw. Granted a singles wild-card entry at the WTA 1000 event, the 46-year-old Williams has lost 12 straight matches dating to July 2025. “We play outside … you can’t control the weather,” Williams said.
"Kamilla Rakhimova beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match Sunday to kick off the National Bank Open women's main draw.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisAug 3, 2026, 2:26 AMVenus loses rain-delayed Toronto opening match
Kamilla Rakhimova beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match Sunday to kick off the National Bank Open women's main draw.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:08 AMKamilla Rakhimova beats Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match in Toronto
Kamilla Rakhimova beat Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed match Sunday to kick off the National Bank Open women’s main draw. Granted a singles wild-card entry at the WTA 1000 event, the 46-year-old Williams has lost 12 straight matches dating to July 2025. “We play outside … you can’t control the weather,” Williams said.
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