Williams suffers career-worst US Open loss as Alcaraz advances on retirement

Minnen hands Williams most lopsided US Open loss of career Alcaraz reaches second round after Koepfer retires with injury 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. Her younger sister's playing days are done after ...