Venus Williams will arrive at Wimbledon with one victory and thirteen defeats in 2026, after a tough loss to Camila Irina Begu.
What happened?
The 46-year-old American served for the win in her first singles match in almost a year but lost 6-2, 4-6, and 7-6(6).
She returned to play on grass for the first time in three years at the Bad Homburg tournament.
Why it matters for Venus Williams
Venus ended up eliminated despite serving for the win and leading 5-3 in the third set.
She saved two match points but couldn't secure the win.
What comes next?
Venus will play doubles at Wimbledon alongside her sister Serena.
She won a doubles match at the Mutua Madrid Open, alongside British player Katie Boulter, on an unspecified date.
The last singles match won by Venus was on July 23 of last year, at the Washington tournament against American Peyton Stearns.
Venus was on court for almost three hours against the Romanian player.
She has lost all eight singles matches she has played so far in 2026.
The Florida player is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion.
Venus will play at Wimbledon with the hope of turning her singles performance around.
And her experience on grass courts will be crucial in this endeavor.
But for now, she has to settle with a 1-13 win-loss record in 2026.
So the road ahead won't be easy for Venus Williams.