Kamilla Rakhimova dispatched Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in a rain-delayed opener at the National Bank Open on Sunday. Williams never found rhythm against Rakhimova, who controlled the match from the baseline. The loss marks another early exit for Venus, who continues to search for consistent results on the WTA tour. Rain pushed the match back, but the delay didn't seem to affect Rakhimova's execution. She broke serve twice in the opening set and again in the second, where Williams managed just one game. The 34-year-old Williams has competed sporadically this year and faces an uphill climb to regain the form that once made her a dominant force at every tournament she entered.