Venus Williams begins U.S. Open journey against Sofia Kenin tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The U.S. Open is set to begin its first day on August 30 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Notable participants include Venus Williams, who enters as a wild card and will face Sofia Kenin in the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The tournament features top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev in the women's and men's singles draws, respectively. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz recently competed in mixed doubles with Serena Williams, reaching the quarterfinals. The schedule includes numerous matches throughout the day, starting at 11 a.m. Eastern time.
- •Venus Williams plays Sofia Kenin at 9 p.m. tonight.
- •Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are top seeds this year.
- •Tournament matches begin at 11 a.m. Eastern time.
- •Nine teenagers, including 16-year-old Kristina Liutova, will compete.
- •Last year's mixed doubles saw Alcaraz reach the quarterfinals.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open first day schedule, matchups with Venus Williams as wild card
"Venus Williams is playing in the 2026 U.S. Open as a wild card. Here's the schedule for the first day of the men's and women's singles tournaments.
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