Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez Advance to Quarterfinals
In an exciting third-round match at the US Open, Venus Williams, 45, alongside her partner Leylah Fernandez, 22, successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles competition by overcoming the 12th-seeded pair of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai with a score of 6-3, 6-4. The match took place at the bustling Louis Armstrong Stadium, where fans filled the stands to witness the dynamic duo compete for a spot in the next round.
Undefeated Streak and Team Chemistry
This successful partnership for Williams and Fernandez began just last week when they were granted a wild-card entry into the prestigious tournament. Remarkably, the pair has maintained an undefeated streak of three matches, astonishingly not dropping a single set during the competition.
“We seem to be on the same page, and I hope we can keep this momentum going,”
stated Williams following their victory.
The match lasted just over an hour, as the pair showcased their skills and chemistry on the court, much to the delight of the audience eager to see them play. Fernandez expressed her trust in Williams, emphasizing the importance of their aggressive playing style:
“I have total confidence in Venus, and I hope she feels the same. We’re focused on being offensive and ready for every ball.”
Support from Serena Williams
Williams has praised Fernandez as her top partner outside of her successful collaboration with her sister, Serena Williams, who together collectively claimed 14 Grand Slam doubles titles. Although Serena is not actively competing anymore, she remains a significant source of support for the pair.
“She’s thrilled about our progress and has been providing us with advice,”
Venus shared with a hint of humor, adding,
“Now we just need her there in person. So, my message is, ‘Serena, you need to show up.'”
