Summary
Kenin won the first set 6‑2 and the second set in a tiebreak.
It was the latest start ever for a women’s match at the US Open.
Kenin will play Jessica Pegula next.
Key Points
4 points1
Kenin beat Venus 6‑2, 7‑6.
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The match started at 12:13 a.m., the latest start in history.
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Kenin saved four break points in the second set.
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Next opponent for Kenin is Jessica Pegula.
New Words to Learn
6 wordswild card
a player given a special invitation to join the tournament
Grand Slam
one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world
serve
the shot that starts each point
break point
a chance for the player receiving serve to win the game
tiebreak
a short game played to decide a set that is tied
unforced error
a mistake made without pressure from the opponent
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