Venus Williams Advances US Open Doubles Third Round With New Partner Fernandez

Venus Williams, at age 45, has made a notable return to the US Open women's doubles tournament, advancing to the third round with new partner Leylah Fernandez. Their partnership has been praised by Venus as having a strong synergy and determination, with Fernandez calling Venus an inspiration and feeling honored by the praise. Serena Williams humorously reacted to Venus playing with a new partner by posting a viral TikTok video showing her rolling her eyes and putting on a fake smile, reflecting a playful envy but also support. The Williams sisters have a storied doubles history with 14 major titles together, and Venus has expressed hope that Serena might come out of retirement to play alongside her again. Serena's reaction and Venus' strong performance have sparked speculation and excitement about a possible Williams reunion on the court. Despite Serena's retirement, the sisters remain close, and Venus' current momentum at the US Open has energized fans and the tennis community alike.