Venus crashes out in first round

RIO DE JANEIRO — When Venus Williams pushed one last forehand long to lose in the first round for the first time in her record five Olympic singles tournaments, her opponent celebrated as if having claimed a gold medal. Just two points away from winning on four occasions while portions of the crowd turned hostile toward her, the 36-year-old Williams faded as Saturday night’s match stretched past 3 hours and she was stunned 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) by Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium on Day 1 of tennis at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (AP)