As ESPN’s Rennae Stubbs said, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are by far the best story of the 2025 US Open, and their run continues. The pair have yet to drop a set, and they are on their way to the US Open women’s doubles quarterfinals.
They defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova and Shuai Zhang in straight sets, and both players were thrilled to get the win. Venus Williams thanked the crowd for their support. She also added that both Leylah’s sister (Bianca) and Serena gave their siblings the exact same strategy to do. Williams would not say what it was.
Venus Williams cannot stop smiling on the court, and Leylah Fernandez is having the time of her life.
What Venus Williams Said To Serena In The Postmatch Press Conference
Venus is aware of Serena’s hilarious Tiktok reacting to her success with Leylah.
The fact that Serena is even thinking of Leylah… 🥲 Serena Williams showing playful envy that sister Venus Williams is playing doubles with Leylah Fernandez and winning 🤭😁 We love them so much! #tiktok #USOpen pic.twitter.com/AE4aAot8kk
— Leylah Fernandez fanpage (@leylah_fanpage) August 31, 2025
In addition to Fernandez, she played with Hailey Baptiste in Washington, DC this summer; otherwise, her only partner has been her sister.
When asked if Serena and she were considering playing doubles at the Australian Open in January, Venus did not respond; however, she did tell Serena that she needs to come to New York and be in the box.
“My message is: Serena, you need to show up.”
Venus Williams wants her sister in attendance for the next round as she advances with her doubles partner Leylah Fernandez at the US Open 😂 pic.twitter.com/Fz9neZNw5z
— ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2025
The Serena watch begins as Williams and Fernandez await the winner of the Taylor Towsend and Katerina Siniakova and Camila Osario and Yue Yan to determine their quarterfinal opponent.
The Throwback Summer Of Venus And Naomi
This US Open feels a bit like a throwback. Venus Williams has not played a Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2017. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to play healthy.
Naomi Osaka has not been in a Grand Slam quarterfinal since 2021, and she exudes the same happiness and gratitude.
