Venus Williams Bows Out In U.S. Open 1st Round A Day After Serena's Epic Win

Playing in her 23rd U.S. Open 25 years after her debut in 1997 as a 17-year-old, Venus was out-classed by Alison Van Uytvanck, 6-1, 7-6, in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was just the second time she has lost in the first round of her home Slam.

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