Venus Williams vs Sofia Kenin Prediction & Picks - WTA US Open
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Sofia Kenin faces a manageable -5.5-game handicap (-120) in her first-round duel with the 46-year-old Venus Williams at the 2026 US Open.
Current Form:
Venus Williams will try to end a 14-match losing streak as she takes on former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round. Williams competed in three big tournaments (Washington, Toronto and Cincinnati) during the North American hard-court swing but lost in the opening round of these tournaments.
Sofia Kenin finished the North American hard-court swing with a 1-2 card. Her lone win came at the expense of Eva Lys 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the 2026 Cincinnati Open. Kenin is 2-11 on the hard court and 6-20 overall in 2026.
The Matchup: This will be the first meeting between Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin in any WTA or Grand Slam tournament.
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Venus Williams vs Sofia Kenin Form
Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Aug 14, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 2, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Jul 28, 2026 - WTA Washington Citi Open
Jun 22, 2026 - WTA Bad Homburg Open
Apr 21, 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
Mar 19, 2026 - WTA Miami
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Aug 16, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 14, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 1, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Jul 27, 2026 - WTA Washington Citi Open
Jul 2, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 30, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Venus Williams - Sofia Kenin Key Points
- Venus Williams is on a 14-match losing streak
- Sofia Kenin is 2-11 on the hard court in 2026.
- Venus Williams is 46 years old
- Sofia Kenin is 6-20 overall in 2026.
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Our Venus Williams vs Sofia Kenin Prediction
The Difference Maker: The only advantage Kenin will have coming into this match is her youth.
At 27, Kenin has 6 wins in 26 matches this year and is out of the top 100 on the WTA Tour.
However, Williams is in a worse situation than Kenin. Venus has not won a set in her last three hard-court tournaments and is winning only 59 percent of her first serves in hard-court matches this year.
What to Expect: Kenin should dispatch Williams in straight sets. Kenin doesn’t look any closer to her former top-10 self, but this version is still significantly better than Williams, whose mobility and power have been adversely affected by her advanced age.
Kenin should hold most of her service games and convert several break chances en route to a convincing win over the tennis legend.
Fearless Forecast: Sofia Kenin wins 6-3, 6-3
Our betting prediction for Sofia Kenin vs. Venus Williams: Sofia Kenin -5.5 games
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