Tennis legend and 14-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has won a US Open women's doubles match without her younger sister Serena Williams for the first time in 14 years.
Sports News: This year's US Open 2025 has witnessed many memorable encounters. Venus Williams, a 14-time Grand Slam champion and legendary tennis player, secured a victory in women's doubles without her sister Serena for the first time in 11 years. The 45-year-old Venus, partnering with Leylah Fernandez, defeated the sixth-seeded pair of Nadiia Kichenok and Ellen Perez in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-3. Following this remarkable win, the spectators gave a standing ovation to Venus and Leylah.
Venus and Leylah's Stellar Doubles Performance
The pair of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez put up a tough fight in the first set, ultimately winning in a tie-breaker. In the second set, they leveraged their experience and strategy to outplay the opposing team. This was a significant victory for Venus, as she had been eliminated in the first round of the singles category earlier this year. This marked Venus's return to doubles competition for the first time since 2022.
Venus's age and experience made this win even more special. At 45, she showcased exceptional play against younger opponents, a testament to her career and sportsmanship.
Naomi Osaka Reaches Third Round
Japanese star player Naomi Osaka also delivered a brilliant performance. She defeated Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 to secure her spot in the third round of the US Open 2025. This is a major achievement for Osaka, as it's the first time she has reached the third round of the US Open since 2021. Following her exit in the third round at Wimbledon this year, she decided to part ways with her coach Patrick Mouratoglou and is now working with new coach Tomas Viktorovský, who was previously part of Iga Swiatek's team.
Other Major Matches and Winners
- Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek defeated the Netherlands' 66th-ranked Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
- In the men's category, Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
- Coco Gauff of the USA defeated Donna Vekić 7-6, 6-2, while her compatriot Amanda Anisimova defeated Maya Joint 7-6, 6-2.
- Third-ranked Alexander Zverev defeated Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the men's singles.
- A long and thrilling match took place between Tommy Paul and Nuno Borges, with Tommy Paul emerging victorious 7-6(6), 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 7-5. The match lasted approximately four and a half hours and was a memorable one for the spectators.
