Venus Williams, of the United States, waves to fans after being defeated by Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in New York.
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Standing ovation for Venus Williams as she faces defeat in New York
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