NEW YORK — The latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):
9:40 p.m.
Venus Williams was the U.S. Open champion in 2000-01, but she hasn't been past the third round since 2010.
She moved closer to the tournament's second week by beating Irina Falconi 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 on Wednesday night in an all-American second-round matchup.
Williams got to the semifinals at New York five years ago. Since then, she lost in the first round once, the second round twice, and the third round last year.
The 23rd-seeded Williams could face younger sister Serena in the quarterfinals.