Venus Williams’ run at the US Open is over after defeat alongside Leylah Fernandez to top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova in the women’s doubles.
The 45-year-old was aiming to win her first grand slam title since 2017 and looked to be full of confidence after striking up a partnership with Fernandez, but the wildcards were comprehensively beaten by the more established pair of Townsend and Siniakova, 6-1 6-2.
