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Townsend, Siniakova End Venus Williams–Fernandez US Open Doubles Run in Quarterfinals

Williams says she will continue competing with a primary focus on singles after a 16-month layoff.

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Townsend and Siniaková will now play Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens in the semifinals.
Venus Williams poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: Venus Williams of the United States and Leylah Fernandez of Canada talk during their Women's Doubles Quarterfinal match against Katerina Siniakova of Czechia and Taylor Townsend of the United States on Day Ten of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova defeated Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-2 in 56 minutes on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
  • The late wild-card pairing had won three matches without dropping a set, including two upsets of seeded teams, before the quarterfinal loss.
  • The No. 1 duo showcased their pedigree with 19 winners, only three unforced errors, and 28 of 34 service points won, and they advanced to face No. 4 seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens.
  • Williams received a standing ovation as she exited, with Townsend and Siniakova applauding and describing her as a legend and an inspiration.
  • After her first major since 2023 and return to competition in July, Williams said she plans to keep playing when opportunities arise and emphasized that her priority remains singles.