Tuesday turned out to be a day with mixed emotions in the US Open. While fans celebrated the victory of Carlos Alcaraz, the hearts felt heavy after legendary Venus Williams crashed out in the first round of the tournament.
Back at Flushing Meadows at the age of 45, Venus fought bravely against Muchova, forcing a deciding set before bowing out 6-3 2-6 6-1.
“I’m very proud of how I played,” said Williams, who was beaten 6-1 6-1 on her last U.S. Open appearance in 2023.
“I think for me getting back on the court was about giving myself a chance to play more healthy,” added Williams, who disclosed in 2011 that she had been diagnosed with Sjogren’s, an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue and joint pain.
“When you play unhealthy, it’s in your mind. It’s not just how you feel. You get stuck in your mind too. So it was nice to be freer.”
Meera Andreeva, who is yet to get her driving license, crushed Alycia Parks 6-0 6-1 with a near-flawless performance on Louis Armstrong Stadium. 6th seed Madison Keys was another big name to get knocked out after an error-strewn showing against Renata Zarazua.
US Open Order of Play: August 26-27
There are several big matches schedule on Tuesday. Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek, two of the top names take stage tonight. In the late night matches, Naomi Osaka, Tommy Paul and Alexander Bublik play in their respective matches.
Arthur Ashe Stadium (starts 9 PM IST)
Emiliana Arango vs (2) Iga Swiatek
(1) Jannik Sinner vs Vit Kopriva
Not before 4:30 AM
Ajla Tomljanovic vs (3) Coco Gauff
(3) Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Tabilo
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Louis Armstrong Stadium (starts 8:30 PM)
(10) Lorenzo Musetti vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
(8) Amanda Anisimova vs Kimberly Birell
Not before 4:30 AM
Greet Minnen vs (23) Naomi Osaka
Elmer Moller vs (14) Tommy Paul
Grandstand (not before 8:30 PM)
Katie Boulter vs Marta Kostyuk
(23) Alexander Bublik vs Marin Cilic
Not before 12:30 AM
Ashlyn Krueger vs (26)Sofia Kenin
Christopher O’Connell vs (8) Alex de Minaur
– Ends
