Tennis legend Venus Williams saw her remarkable 24th appearance at the US Open cut short as she suffered a defeat in the opening round on Tuesday. The seven-time Grand Slam champion bowed out with a 6-1, 6-1 loss to Belgium's Greet Minnen, a performance that demonstrated the undeniable passing of the torch in the world of tennis.
The 43-year-old icon, known for her trailblazing contributions to the sport, found herself overpowered by her 26-year-old opponent, Minnen, who showcased an impressive display across the court. Remarkably, Minnen was born just a few weeks before Williams played her first-ever Grand Slam final at the US Open in 1997.
