Seven members of the United States tennis team participated in the first round of matches in the men’s and women’s tournaments at the Rio Olympics, and five saw their runs come to an immediate end. Among those who lost was Venus Williams, with Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens beating her in three sets 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). Next up for Flipkens is Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic, who advanced with a win over Italy’s Karin Knapp.
As for Keys, she had little trouble with Danka Kovinic of Montenegro. Seeded seventh in the women’s singles draw, Keys won in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 and converted three of her nine break point opportunities.