Arango upsets tennis icon Venus Williams at Cincinnati Open
MASON: Colombia’s Emiliana Arango outpaced Venus Williams on her way to a 6-2, 6-2 victory in first-round action at the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio, on Friday.
Colombia's Emiliana Arango defeated tennis legend Venus Williams 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. This marked Arango's second WTA 1000-level match win of the year, and it came against a seven-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most famous players in women's tennis history. Williams, 46, received a wild card entry into the main draw and expressed her excitement at the opportunity to play Arango, a player she had admired since childhood.
Arango's coach advised her to keep her legs moving quickly, and she focused on that strategy, saving the only break point she faced. Williams, on the other hand, made 40 unforced errors in the match, marking her 14th straight singles loss since July 2025. Arango advanced to the second round, while Williams will play doubles with her sister Serena, currently ranked World No. 1.
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