Venus Williams claims first grand slam win for four years in US Open doubles

Venus Williams (left) teamed up with Leylah Fernandez in doubles (Yuki Iwamura/AP) - (AP)

Venus Williams claimed her first grand slam victory for 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.