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Venus Williams extends 13-match losing streak in Cincinnati

8/15/2026

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Summary

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Venus Williams lost to Emiliana Arango 6-2, 6-2 on Aug. 14, extending her losing streak to 13 matches.
Arango, No. 95, won in 1 hour, 5 minutes and converted four of five break points.
Venus will stay to play doubles with sister Serena Williams after receiving a wild-card.
Serena Williams and Venus will face Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk on Aug. 16, marking Serena’s first Cincinnati doubles appearance after a knee injury.

History

Historical Context

In 2002 Venus and Serena Williams captured their second Wimbledon women’s doubles crown, beating Virginia Ruano Pascual and Paola Suárez 6-2, 7-5, marking their fifth major doubles title together. Decades later, 43-year-old Venus returned in August 2024 to face Colombia’s Emiliana Arango while preparing to reunite with Serena for the Cincinnati tournament, illustrating how the sisters’ legacy continues to earn wild-cards and shape modern draws.

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Story summary

Venus Williams lost to Emiliana Arango 6-2, 6-2 on Aug. 14, extending her losing streak to 13 matches.
Arango, No. 95, won in 1 hour, 5 minutes and converted four of five break points.
Venus will stay to play doubles with sister Serena Williams after receiving a wild-card.
Serena Williams and Venus will face Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk on Aug. 16, marking Serena’s first Cincinnati doubles appearance after a knee injury.

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