Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger
Summary
Venus Williams lost 6-2, 6-2 to 18-year-old Lilli Tagger at the Guangzhou Open on Tuesday. The defeat was Williams’ 16th straight singles loss and left her without a win in 2026, while Tagger advanced after not facing a break point.Key Facts
- Williams is 46 and ranked 599th in the world.
- Tagger is 18 and ranked 53rd in the world.
- The 28-year age gap was among the largest in WTA tour-level history and the biggest in a WTA match this decade, according to the article.
- Tagger dropped seven points on serve and faced no break points.
- Williams saved 12 of the 16 break points she faced.
- Williams has relied on tournament wildcards to enter WTA events.
- Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles and 30 WTA tournaments.
- Tagger won the 2025 French Open girls’ title.
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