In what may turn out to be her final performance at the U.S. Open, Venus Williams was unceremoniously dispatched by Belgium’s Greet Minnen, 6-1, 6-1 on Tuesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

For the 43-year-old, who famously won the tournament in 2000 and 2001, it was an ill-fitting farewell. 

It was a 74-minute demolition by the far more spritely Belgian who won 5/8 break point opportunities in comparison to Williams’ 0/6 conversion rate.

The elder of the two Williams Sisters has been a staple in Flushing Meadows since reaching the Finals in 1997 at age 17 and while she has not said as much, it could be her finale in Flushing.

Williams was given a wildcard into her 24th U.S. Open tournament earlier this month by the U.S. Tennis Association. 

As is custom for the loser, Williams exited Arthur Ashe Stadium without an on-court interview.

More to come… 

Venus Williams was unable to contend with 26-year-old Belgian Greet Minnen Tuesday night

Venus Williams was unable to contend with 26-year-old Belgian Greet Minnen Tuesday night

Minnen - who is ranked No. 62 in the world - has already claimed her best Open result since '21

Minnen – who is ranked No. 62 in the world – has already claimed her best Open result since ’21

The two-time US Open champion (R) suffered her most lopsided loss in Flushing Meadows

The two-time US Open champion (R) suffered her most lopsided loss in Flushing Meadows

Williams made it all the way to the final during her debut at the New York slam during 1997

Williams made it all the way to the final during her debut at the New York slam during 1997

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