Overview
- Williams fell 2–6, 2–6 to Magdalena Frech in a 73-minute round-of-16 match at the DC Open in Washington, D.C.
- Magdalena Frech praised Williams as a “superstar” and said it was an honor to compete against her.
- Williams’s opening win over Peyton Stearns made her the second-oldest match winner in WTA Tour history at age 45.
- She holds a total of 21 Grand Slam titles, including seven in singles and 14 doubles crowns with sister Serena.
- Following her Washington performance, Williams received a wildcard into the Cincinnati Open as she prepares for the US Open starting August 24.