Although Venus Williams lost her first-round match in the women's singles draw at the U.S. Open, her run at Flushing Meadows continues in the doubles draw with partner Leylah Fernandez, the WTA world No. 30.
The duo are off to the third round, the round of 16, in the doubles draw after their win over Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi in straight sets (7-6, 6-1) Saturday. After the win, Fernandez made a classy move to let the 45-year-old tennis great get her much-deserved shine. She stepped aside and motioned for Williams to head out to the center of the court to do her signature twirl and wave. Then, she repaid the favor and had Fernandez get her shine, also doing the twirl-wave in front of the crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
