Venus Williams lost her 16th straight match on Monday, falling to Veronika Kudermetova in the first round of the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio. The defeat extends a winless streak for the seven-time Grand Slam champion, who has struggled to regain form since returning from injury. The match at the Lindner Family Tennis Center marked another early exit for the 43-year-old American.
Venus Williams Suffers 16th Consecutive Loss at Western & Southern Open



