In a remarkable run, Venus Williams and her partner Leylah Fernandez have advanced to the US Open women’s doubles quarter-finals.
The wildcard duo upset the 12th seeds Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-1 on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The win marks a significant milestone for 45-year-old Williams, as it’s her first time reaching a major quarter-final since winning the Wimbledon doubles title with her sister Serena in 2016.
Williams, a veteran playing in her 25th US Open, expressed her admiration for her 22-year-old partner, who in turn praised Williams as an inspiration.
The pair, who have not dropped a set in their three victories so far, now await their quarter-final opponents.
