Venus Williams’ first Grand Slam tournament in two years came to an end on Tuesday as she and Leylah Fernandez fell to the top-seeded Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova in the US Open women’s doubles quarterfinals. The match, which ended with a 6-1, 6-2 victory for the duo, marked the conclusion of Williams’ return to the Grand Slam stage.
Williams, 41, had been widely anticipated to make a strong comeback after a brief hiatus from professional tennis. Her presence at the US Open was a significant event, given her storied career and status as one of the sport’s legends. However, despite her experience and skill, the challenge posed by the Townsend-Siniakova pair proved to be too much.
The top-seeded duo, who had previously shown strong form in other tournaments, dominated the match with their consistency and ability to capitalize on opportunities. Their victory underscores the competitive nature of the women’s doubles circuit and highlights the challenges faced by veteran players competing against younger, more aggressive opponents.
Fernandez, who had partnered with Williams in previous tournaments, will now look to regroup and continue her own journey in the sport. Meanwhile, Townsend and Siniakova have advanced to the semifinals, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown.