Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, suffered a defeat for the 16th match in a row after being beaten by an opponent 28 years her junior in a recent tennis contest.
Williams, who has won seven Grand Slam singles titles and has been a dominant force in women's tennis for more than two decades, has struggled to regain her earlier form in recent tournaments.
The loss extends a streak of 16 consecutive defeats that has seen the veteran player fall short in a series of matches across the circuit.
Her latest opponent, who is 28 years younger, outplayed her on the court, underscoring the widening generational gap in the sport.
Williams remains a highly respected figure in tennis, but the current run of losses highlights the challenges she faces as she continues to compete against a new generation of players.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
