Venus vs Kenin at U.S. Open 2026 | Pro Tennis News

Venus Williams, 46, makes a nostalgic return to the U.S. Open—her first Grand Slam singles match in over five years—facing rising American star Sofia Kenin in a matchup that’s as historic as it is improbable. Though Venus boasts two U.S. Open titles and a roaring home crowd, Kenin, the heavy favorite at -720 odds, has shown flashes of brilliance at Flushing Meadows despite recent Grand Slam struggles. Experts predict a swift, straight-set win for Kenin with under 19.5 games total. A Venus victory would be legendary—but the numbers say she’s the underdog by a landslide. Tune in Sunday, August 30th, 9 PM ET on ESPN. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0a3b40208290c7b