Venus Williams Asks for Serena’s Support in Crucial US Open Doubles Match
Venus Williams has continued her impressive run at the 2025 US Open by advancing to the women’s doubles quarterfinals with her partner, Leylah Fernandez. The pair secured a straight-sets victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai, displaying great chemistry on court as Venus dominated with her serves and Fernandez brought sharp returns and agility.
At 45, Venus’s strong performance has become one of the most celebrated stories of the tournament.Despite being retired, Serena Williams has remained closely involved in her sister’s journey. She has been watching matches from home and giving motivational pep talks, keeping the bond between the two as strong as ever. However, Venus wants more than distant support.
After her recent win, she openly urged Serena to show up in person, joking on court, “Serena, you need to show up.” Her words sparked excitement among fans who would love to see the sisters reunite in some way at the tournament.Venus also teased the idea that if Serena did appear courtside, they might even convince her to pick up a racket again, though she laughed that they would probably “bully her” into it.
The Williams sisters, who together won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, remain one of the most iconic pairings in tennis history.As Venus and Fernandez prepare for their quarterfinal match against top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniaková, the call for Serena’s presence adds even more anticipation.
For Venus, having her sister nearby would not only be emotional but also a powerful source of inspiration as she continues this remarkable chapter of her career.
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