Venus Williams fell to Veronika Kudermetova in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on August 14, 2023, extending her losing streak to 16 consecutive matches. The match took place at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The defeat continues a prolonged slump for the seven-time Grand Slam champion, who has struggled to find form in recent tournaments.
Venus Williams Suffers 16th Consecutive Loss at Western & Southern Open
