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Venus Williams · New YorkBy George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Serena Williams might not be at this year’s US Open, but she is keeping a close eye on proceedings from afar – specifically, her sister Venus’ surprise run in the women’s doubles. Venus and partner Leylah Fernandez reached the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Zhang Shuai and Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday having not dropped a set in the competition. They will face top seeds Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Si…See the Story
Venus Williams Says Sister Serena Is ‘Definitely Coaching From Afar’ During Her US Open Doubles Run | News Channel 3-12
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Novak Djokovic · New YorkBy Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Painted flames curled around Taylor Townsend’s sleeves as she stunned world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-2 in the third round of the US Open on Friday. The American – who has unexpectedly found herself in the spotlight following a tense post-match exchange on Wednesday with Jelena Ostapenko – said that the design represented phoenixes, an important symbol for her. “The premise is you having to burn or lose your old sel…See the Story
‘It’s Bigger than me:’ Taylor Townsend Stuns World No. 5 to Reach US Open Fourth Round After Jelena Ostapenko Controversy
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