– "Venus Williams' Last Match at Arthur Ashe Stadium"

– NEW YORK -- There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Except this time it was Venus, not Serena, and there was no ceremony, no formal farewell -- and, unlike a year ago, no indication of what the future might hold."

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– Her younger sister's playing days are done after one last hurrah at Flushing Meadows in 2022, but Venus Williams is still competing, still striving, even if her age, 43, and a knee injury did her no favors on this muggy evening. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the US Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand Slam tournament where she won the trophy in 2000 and 2001."

– The crowd that seemed thrilled just to get a chance to see Williams play in person sent her toward the locker room with applause and yells. She gave a quick wave and a smile as she walked off, her red racket bag slung over her left shoulder."

– It was really great to hear the support. I know the fans have been here for me forever, so that's fantastic to still have that support even more than ever," said Williams, the oldest player in the field. "So it's a beautiful thing, and I love the Open.""

– The first 21 times Williams entered the event, she went 21-0 in the first round. But this was her third consecutive opening-round loss since."

– For me, it was incredible to play a legend like her. I have huge respect," said Minnen, who is ranked 97th and entered the evening with a 4-12 career record in Grand Slam matches. "To be there at 43 years old, it's amazing really.""

– Williams had only the highest of praise for her opponent. "I really have to give credit to [Minnen]. It was just incredible, honestly," she said. "I mean, if she can play like that, you imagine that she can be in the top 10, or perhaps No. 1, or maybe win a Grand Slam, something like that if she can play at this level.""

– Williams owns seven major championships, including five at Wimbledon. But she has lost in the first or second round in each of her past 12 Slam appearances, including bowing out at the All England Club in July after taking a tumble in her opening match."

– "Various injuries have limited her to 10 matches this season -- she is 3-7 -- after just four in all of 2022. The latest problem is a knee that forced her to withdraw from a tuneup tournament in Cleveland a little more than a week ago and left her unsure of whether she would be able to play in New York."

– have to really thank my doctors for helping me to get here. That in itself was a blessing," Williams said. "I love playing here. I really gave it my all today. I really played some great shots, but she had some incredible answers to that. I wish I could have been more prepared for that.""

– "Venus Williams, a tennis legend, bids farewell to the US Open in an emotional match, leaving her fans with memories of her extraordinary career."