Venus Williams Bows Out in Miami, Inspiring Next Gen

0:00This is Cory with the story, here with your quick two-minute entertainment update. Venus Williams fell to Francesca Jones of Britain in the first round of the Miami Open on Thursday. The 43-year-old American, playing the event for the 23rd time, lost to the much younger player who was not even born when Venus claimed her first two grand slam titles. Jones showed deep respect after her win, bowing to Williams at the net. She called the Williams sisters legends who inspired her to pursue tennis, even hanging their posters in her childhood room. Despite a tough year with injuries and illness, Jones celebrated her first-ever Miami appearance. Fans gave Williams a standing ovation as she left the court, waving goodbye. Top player Carlos Alcaraz praised her lasting impact, saying icons like her draw new fans to the sport and deliver exciting matches even now. Williams has a storied history here, reaching finals in three different decades and winning titles in 1998, 1999, and 2001.

1:00She's still competing strong, with players half her age just entering the prosine. She teams up for doubles with Leyla Fernandez later this week, fresh off a U.S. open quarter final run last summer. Tennis fans wonder how much longer they'll see her, but for now, everyone is enjoying the show. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcast, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.