US EditionVenus Williams wins a US Open women's doubles match for the 1st time since 2014 — without Serena
- Venus Williams, partnering with Leylah Fernandez, secured a victory in a U.S. Open women’s doubles match on Thursday by overcoming the sixth-seeded duo of Kichenok and Perez 7-6 , 6-3 in New York.
- Williams returned to both singles and doubles competition in Washington in July after a 16-month break and had not secured a win in women’s doubles at the U.S. Open since 2014.
- The match at a nearly full Louis Armstrong Stadium featured a comeback in the first-set tiebreak from 2-5 down, earning Williams and Fernandez standing ovations from the crowd.
- Williams, 45, praised Fernandez as the most exceptional doubles partner she has had aside from Serena, highlighting their mutual determination and concentrated effort as crucial factors in their 90-minute victory.
- The victory marked Williams’ first Grand Slam doubles win since the 2018 French Open and suggests her continued competitiveness despite recent absences and playing without Serena.
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Montreal’s Leylah Fernandez soaking in every moment with partner and idol Venus Williams at U.S. Open
Leylah Fernandez is paired with Venus Williams in Doubles at the U.S. Open - and the pair won their first round match Thursday night in upset fashion, beating the number six-ranked duo.
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