Venus Williams' Singles Struggles Continue With Straight-Sets Loss In China

Venus Williams loses again but stays alive in doubles in Guangzhou

Venus Williams falls to Austria's Lilli Tagger in straight sets at the Guangzhou Open, marking 16 consecutive singles defeats for the 7-time Grand Slam champion.

28-year age gap tells story as 46-year-old Venus Williams beaten by Teen Tagger...

Venus Williams' losing streak hit 16 straight after a loss to Lilli Tagger.

The 46-year-old American legend was beaten in straight sets by the teenager at the Guangzhou Open on Tuesday, extending her run of defeats in singles competition.

Tagger, from Austria, is 28 years younger than the former world No. 1 and cruised to a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 victory in southern China.

Williams did get a win in doubles on Monday in Guangzhou, teaming up with Indonesia's Janice Tjen.

No singles wins for Venus Williams in 2026 as she loses to Lilli Tagger, 28 years younger. She is still in doubles QFs. https://t.co/jAUf03QuEL

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) October 27, 2026

The pair are back in action again on Wednesday.

Tagger, ranked 53rd in the world, will now face Poland's Magda Linette in the next round.