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Venus Williams Loses to Kamilla Rakhimova as Rain Disrupts National Bank Open

Venus Williams was defeated by Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round of the National Bank Open held in Montreal. The competition experienced delays and cancellations due to rain, affecting matches in both Montreal and Toronto. Sunday’s matches in Montreal were cancelled entirely as a result of the weather conditions.

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During the National Bank Open held in Montreal, Venus Williams faced off against Kamilla Rakhimova in a first-round match where Williams was defeated. The match was impacted by significant rain delays, contributing to an interruption of the tournament's schedule. This weather disruption not only affected the women’s main draw in Montreal but also led to the cancellation of several ATP Tour matches in Toronto. Rain proved to be a persistent factor, resulting in all scheduled matches on Sunday being washed out, causing a halt to the event's planned progression. The National Bank Open, a significant tournament on the tennis calendar, faced challenges that disrupted play and affected both players and fans alike.

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