×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Venus, Raducanu and Osaka fall in first round at US Open

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts after losing a point to Alison Van Uytvanck, of Belgium, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in New York. [AP]

The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result.

Venus, who turned 42 in June, has not made any pronouncements about her future in tennis, unlike her younger sibling, and while she has been successful and influential, too - a seven-time Grand Slam champion; a Black woman in a predominantly white sport - the fanfare and attention are not the same.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 4 hrs ago
Sports
Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat
Athletics
Faith Kipyegon nominated for 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award
Sports
School Games: Kisumu Day, Nyabondo eye hockey and rugby titles
Sports
Strathmore Blades in perfect start in league title battle