Sofia Kenin beat Venus Williams 6-2, 7-6 at the US Open, wrapping up the match in straight sets. The decisive edge came early, when Kenin's return game took charge in the opening set.
The first set turned when Kenin broke in game 2. Williams pegged one break back at 2-3, but Kenin answered immediately and closed the set with another break at 6-2. The second set went to a tie-break, where Kenin converted at 6-7 to finish the job.
The standout number was Kenin's three breaks in the opening set against Williams' one. In the tie-break, her only break of the second set was also the match-winner.