Venus Williams Advances US Open Doubles Quarterfinals with Fernandez

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez have made an impressive run at the 2025 US Open women's doubles, advancing to the quarterfinals after a straight-sets victory over the 12th-seeded team of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai. Venus, 45, who returned to competitive tennis after a 16-month hiatus, has credited her younger sister Serena Williams, who is no longer competing, for coaching them from afar and providing pep talks, with Venus urging Serena to attend their matches in person. The duo, who received a wild-card entry and are undefeated without dropping a set, have quickly formed a strong partnership, with Venus calling Fernandez her best partner besides Serena. Their quarterfinal match will be against the top seeds, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. The crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium has been enthusiastic, and notable celebrities were seen among the spectators, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. This run represents a fresh chapter for Venus, blending nostalgia from her past doubles success with Serena and new energy with Fernandez.