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Venus Williams’ US Open Doubles Run Ends vs. Top Seeds as She Vows to Keep Playing

The 45-year-old signals her next steps with a pledge to prioritize singles following her return from a 16-month break.

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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 Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend beat Williams and Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-2 in a 56-minute quarterfinal on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
  • The late wild-card pairing had won three matches without dropping a set, knocking out two seeded teams and drawing packed crowds.
  • Williams received a standing ovation on exit, with Townsend and Siniakova joining the applause in recognition of her career and performance.
  • Williams said she intends to compete again this year if opportunities arise and emphasized that her focus will remain on singles rather than doubles.
  • Townsend and Siniakova, recent champions at Wimbledon 2024 and the 2025 Australian Open, advance to face No. 4 seeds Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens.