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Venus Williams’ US Open Return Continues in Doubles With Leylah Fernandez After First-Round Singles Exit

A USTA wild card keeps the 45-year-old on court following her comeback from fibroid surgery.

Aug 25, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Venus Williams of the United States in action against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the first round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Arthur Ashes Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Williams lost to No. 11 seed Karolina Muchova in three sets in her first Grand Slam match in two years.
  • Her post-match news conference ended early when US Open moderator Gary Sussman made an “executive decision” as she grew emotional.
  • Williams and 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez received a women’s doubles wild card and open against sixth seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez.
  • The seven-time major singles champion returned in July after 16 months away and said she is relieved to be pain-free after last year’s uterine fibroid surgery.
  • She was the oldest singles competitor at Flushing Meadows since 1981 and drew strong crowd support on Arthur Ashe Stadium.