US Open
PHOTOS: Venus Williams partners Leylah Fernandez to US Open doubles win
The two made a victorious team debut inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Venus Williams isn’t done yet at Flushing Meadows!
After accepting Leylah Fernandez’s invitation to pair up in doubles, the two produced a memorable team debut inside Louis Armstrong Stadium late Thursday afternoon.
Taking on sixth seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez, Williams and Fernandez joined forces to complete a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory. Afterwards, Fernandez encouraged her legendary partner to commemorate the win with her signature twirl.
Photos from that moment—and more—follow below:
