New York, Sep 3 (UNI) Venus Williams’ US Open dream is over after she and partner Leylah Fernandez lost to top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova in the women’s doubles quarter-finals.
Williams, 45, and her 22-year-old partner had already eliminated two seeded pairs en route to the last eight and were yet to drop a set in the tournament. But Townsend and Siniakova, who have
won two Grand Slams together, proved too strong for the American-Canadian wildcard pairing, wrapping up a 6-1 6-2 win in 57 minutes.
Williams, who was visibly emotional after exiting the singles competition in the first round, was all smiles as she soaked up the standing ovation from the crowd. Both Townsend and Siniakova paid tribute to Williams, calling her an “inspiration” and a “legend”, according to a BBC news.
“Growing up watching Venus and Serena, for me and my sister, we wanted to be like them. It was an honour to share the court with her,” Townsend said.
“It’s a privilege to play her,” Siniakova added.
