Venus Williams bows out after 2am following latest start in US Open history
Sunday had become Monday by the time Venus Williams finally emerged beneath the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium, her entrance pushed deep into the night after Novak Djokovic’s bruising defeat by Argentina’s Mariano Navone went the five-set distance. The first ball was struck at 12.13am, the latest start to a match in US Open history, yet several thousand spectators remained to watch a player who has been part of this tournament for as long as the building itself.
Venus Williams’ match at the US Open began at 12:13 am, the latest start time in the tournament’s history. This delay was due to a preceding five-set match. Despite the late hour, thousands of spectators remained to watch Williams play.
- Venus Williams’ match started at 12:13 am, marking the latest start in US Open history.
- The match began on Monday morning, having been pushed late from Sunday.
- A lengthy five-set match involving Novak Djokovic preceded Williams’ game.
- Thousands of spectators stayed to watch the player, who has a long history with the tournament.
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