Sports8/29/2025•The Guardian
Venus Williams claims first US Open doubles win since 2014 with Leylah Fernandez
Venus Williams, the veteran tennis player, won her first women's doubles match at the US Open in over a decade, partnering with young Canadian player Leylah Fernandez. The duo stunned the sixth-seeded pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez, winning the match in straight sets, 7-6(4), 6-3. The victory was celebrated by a raucous crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, supporting the 45-year-old Williams' return to the doubles court. Despite Williams' claims of not being a good doubles player, her partnership with her sister Serena has yielded 14 major championships, showcasing her prowess in the discipline.
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