Venus Williams claims first grand slam win in four years in doubles

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2025-08-29

New York (PA Media/dpa) - Venus Williams claimed her first grand slam victory in four years in the opening round of the women's doubles at the US Open. Although she lost her first-round singles match against Karolina Muchova on Monday, the 45-year-old rolled back the years with an impressive performance and she agreed to team up with Canadian Leylah Fernandez in doubles. Facing sixth seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok - who won the title last year with Jele......

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