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Venus Williams Twirls Back Time to Reach Last 16 in US Open Doubles
Williams, 45, and Fernandez, 22, won 7-6 (1), 6-1 after receiving a wild-card entry, marking a successful comeback and mentorship partnership in women's doubles.
- Williams and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the third round at the U.S. Open, beating Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi 7-6 , 6-1.
- The pairing formed after the duo received a wild-card, uniting 45-year-old Venus Williams, returning from a 16-month hiatus in July, with 22-year-old Leylah Fernandez for their first collaboration.
- During the match, the pair battled back after an early deficit, and Williams said `We have a few secrets` and `I actually have never done that` while urging fans at Flushing Meadows to rise.
- The victory carried personal significance for Venus Williams, marking her first major third round since the 2018 French Open, while Leylah Fernandez called Williams an inspiration and observers noted the mentorship and collaboration theme.
- Looking ahead, the doubles duo aims to build momentum in upcoming U.S. Open rounds, with Fernandez showing strong form after pushing Karolina Muchova to three sets Monday in singles.
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Venus Williams, 45, continues her journey at the US Open, reaching the third round in women's doubles with Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez.
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