News about Elena Vesnina

Venus Williams' 2022 US Open debut was off to a rocky start, with only the women's doubles tournament to look forward to. The 42-year old didn't reveal whether she would resign after being disqualified in the first round of the US Open on Arthur Ashe on Tuesday afternoon, telling reporters that she's 'just concentrated on the doubles.' Williams, the back-to-back US Open champion who qualified via wild-card entry, lost to Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium, the world's 49th ranked player, 1-6, 6-7 (5-7).

Venus Williams struggled at Arthur Ashe Stadium one day after her sister was given standing ovations and a farewell dinner. Williams, a back-to-back US Open champion, lost to world's 49th ranked player Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium by a score of 1-6, 6-7 (5-7). Serena hasn't made a final since '02, and she last made the semifinals in 2017.