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Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit
Venus Williams, 45, lost in the US Open doubles quarterfinals with Leylah Fernandez after defeating two seeded teams, but plans to keep competing if opportunities arise.
- On September 2 in New York, Venus Williams, 45, and her Canadian partner Leylah Fernandez were defeated 6-1, 6-2 in the US Open 2025 women's doubles quarterfinals by the tournament's highest-ranked duo, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend.
- After a break from competition lasting 16 months, Williams made her tennis comeback in July and was granted entry into the US Open to compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events as she worked to regain her form.
- Williams expressed satisfaction with her New York performances, noted new challenges due to her layoff, and emphasized that she and Fernandez focused on singles despite playing doubles together.
- Williams expressed pride in overcoming the difficulties of coming off the bench and acknowledged that with more match experience, she believes she could have contributed more effectively as a teammate today, highlighting areas where she aims to improve.
- Williams confirmed she plans to continue playing tennis for the foreseeable future if opportunities arise, underscoring her ongoing commitment to the sport despite the recent doubles exit.
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