Summary
Kenin took the first set 6‑2 and the second set went to a tiebreak, which she won.
The game started at 12:13 a.m., the latest start ever for a women’s US Open match.
Kenin will face Jessica Pegula in her next round.
Key Points
4 points1
Final score was 6‑2, 7‑6(6) for Kenin.
2
Match began at 12:13 a.m., a record late start.
3
Kenin saved four break points before winning the tiebreak.
4
Venus Williams was playing as a wild‑card in her 96th Grand Slam appearance.
New Words to Learn
6 wordswild card
a player invited to play even though they did not qualify normally
Grand Slam
one of the four most important tennis tournaments
serve
the first hit that starts each point
break point
a chance for the player not serving to win the game
tiebreak
a short game used to decide a set that is tied
unforced error
a mistake made without the opponent forcing it
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