Venus Williams Returns to Grass Courts with Tough Loss

Venus Williams will arrive at Wimbledon with one victory and thirteen defeats in 2026, after a tough loss to Camila Irina Begu.

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.

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.

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.