US Open live: Venus Williams beaten in doubles after shock Marketa Vondrousova withdrawal
Venus Williams exits US Open
Venus Williams leaves the court with a huge smile on her face.
She played in the singles, the doubles and the mixed doubles.
Will she be back next year at the age of 46?
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:54
Itโs been quite the tournament for Taylor Townsend and it would be a cool story if she and Katerina Siniakova went all the way in the doubles.
The American is full of class as she applauds Venus Williams off the court and said she and Serena were an inspiration to her.
โGrowing up watching Venus and Serena, they were an inspiration and we wanted to be like them. It was an honour to share the court with her today.โ
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:51
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Venus Williams out of US Open
A standing ovation for Venus Williams as the curtain comes down on her 2025 US Open.
A comprehensive defeat alongside Leylah Fernandez to top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova, who were far too good.
Townsend and Siniakova win 6-1 6-2 but turn to applaud Williams as she makes her way off the court.
The reception continues as Williams and Fernandez disappear. Was this her last appearance at the US Open?
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:47
Townsend and Siniakova a game away
A clever leave from Siniakova, as she watches a Williams lob drop over her head, is followed by a thumping ace from Townsend.
Fernandez will need to hold serve for her and Williams to stay in the match.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:42
With Townsend and Siniakova surely getting through here, all four of the top-seeded pairs will be through to the semi-finals of the US Open mixed doubles.
The top seeds stretch their lead to 6-1 4-1 as Townsend dominates Fernandez at the net.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:35
Townsend and Siniakova break to lead second set
A stunning move from Siniakova to read a forehand from Venus Williams and dispatch the volley, as the top seeds earn the break to start the second set.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:23
FIRST SET! Townsend and Siniakova lead 6-1
There is almost silence on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Townsend and Siniakova have a brilliant partnership and the top seeds are spoiling the fairytale with a ruthless performance.
They break the Fernandez serve and are a set away from the semi-finals.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:12
Williams and Fernandez on the board
There are loud roars as Venus Williams holds her serve with a thumping strike down the middle. The crowd are desperate to get behind the 45-year-old.
They trail 1-4, down a double-break, with Townsend to serve next.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 23:05
Townsend and Siniakova off to a flyer
Now Townsend and Siniakova break the serve of Fernandez, to move 3-0 ahead in the opening set.
Theyโve won 12 of the first 13 points.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 22:57
Williams and Fernandez broken in first game of quarter-final
Louis Armstrong Stadium is packed for this womenโs doubles match. It would have been difficult to move it onto Ashe and deny those who had waited.
But Townsend and Siniakova have made an early statement to show why they are the No 1 seeds. They break the serve of Venus Williams in her opening game.
Jamie Braidwood2 September 2025 22:54
