Archive August 28, 2025

US Open 2025

Dates: August 24 through September 7 in Flushing Meadows, New York

In the first round of the US Open women’s doubles, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez defeated defending champion Lyudmyla Kichenok and her partner Ellen Perez.

With a 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 victory over the sixth seeds, Williams, 45, and her partner, 22, Fernandez, 22, will face Japan’s Eri Hozumi and Ulrikke Eikeri of Norway in the second round.

Williams, who won 14 Grand Slam titles playing alongside younger sister Serena, accepted a wildcard invitation to partner Fernandez on Wednesday after suffering aspirited defeat in the women’s singles first round on Tuesday.

We play the same way, and I’m a little bigger than them, but we’re a fantastic team. She is by far my favorite partner, despite not having worked with Serena.”

“I don’t believe we came in with a plan,” Fernandez, whose tennis heroes were the Williams sisters when they were younger, said. In the beginning, we tried to figure out the details.

Venus used the most amazing, amazing advice during a transition: “Reduce your energy.” That was undoubtedly helpful.

Fernandez described playing tennis with her idol Williams as “nervous and exciting.”

“I was so happy the night before, and I was shaking.” Thank you for making that happen, because you were so welcoming and nice.

Williams and Fernandez appeared to be heading home as soon as they made their decision to play together.

The small-and-large combo won the set tiebreaker after falling two break points, but the little-and-large combo rallied with two additional breaks before winning the set tiebreaker.

The American and Canadian duo broke into love in the second game before surviving two break points when the third set was threatened by pressure.

The set continued until Fernandez, who was born three years after Williams won her first New York women’s doubles title in 1999, served to love for victory.

Jelena Ostapenko and Kichenok from Ukraine shared the women’s doubles title last year.

Serena and Williams’ younger sister Serena also won the US Open women’s doubles titles in 1999 and 2009.

With a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Lois Boisson and Tatjana Maria, second seeds Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini were eliminated.

Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud defeated last week’s final of the revamped competition to defend their mixed doubles title alongside Andrea Vavassori.

Third seeds Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova defeated Czech duo Solana Sierra and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers, and third seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won 6-3, 6-0.

Fifth seeds Diana Shnaider and women’s singles number five Mirra Andreeva defeated their British counterpart Yulia Putintseva 6-1, 6-2.

US Open 2025

Dates: August 24 through September 7 in Flushing Meadows, New York

In the first round of the US Open women’s doubles, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez defeated defending champion Lyudmyla Kichenok and her partner Ellen Perez.

With a 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 victory over the sixth seeds, Williams, 45, and her partner, 22, Fernandez, 22, will face Japan’s Eri Hozumi and Ulrikke Eikeri of Norway in the second round.

Williams, who won 14 Grand Slam titles playing alongside younger sister Serena, accepted a wildcard invitation to partner Fernandez on Wednesday after suffering aspirited defeat in the women’s singles first round on Tuesday.

We play the same way, and I’m a little bigger than them, but we’re a fantastic team. She is by far my favorite partner, despite not having worked with Serena.”

“I don’t believe we came in with a plan,” Fernandez, whose tennis heroes were the Williams sisters when they were younger, said. In the beginning, we tried to figure out the details.

Venus used the most amazing, amazing advice during a transition: “Reduce your energy.” That was undoubtedly helpful.

Fernandez described playing tennis with her idol Williams as “nervous and exciting.”

“I was so happy the night before, and I was shaking.” Thank you for making that happen, because you were so welcoming and nice.

Williams and Fernandez appeared to be heading home as soon as they made their decision to play together.

The small-and-large combo won the set tiebreaker after falling two break points, but the little-and-large combo rallied with two additional breaks before winning the set tiebreaker.

The American and Canadian duo broke into love in the second game before surviving two break points when the third set was threatened by pressure.

The set continued until Fernandez, who was born three years after Williams won her first New York women’s doubles title in 1999, served to love for victory.

Jelena Ostapenko and Kichenok from Ukraine shared the women’s doubles title last year.

Serena and Williams’ younger sister Serena also won the US Open women’s doubles titles in 1999 and 2009.

With a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Lois Boisson and Tatjana Maria, second seeds Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini were eliminated.

Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud defeated last week’s final of the revamped competition to defend their mixed doubles title alongside Andrea Vavassori.

Third seeds Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova defeated Czech duo Solana Sierra and Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers, and third seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won 6-3, 6-0.

Fifth seeds Diana Shnaider and women’s singles number five Mirra Andreeva defeated their British counterpart Yulia Putintseva 6-1, 6-2.

Kobbie Mainoo tells Manchester United he wants to leave on loan, and Wolves are battling to keep Jorgen Strand Larsen while Chelsea and Tottenham battle for Xavi Simons, and Marco Asensio will be resigned.

Kobbie Mainoo has stated to Manchester United that he wants to leave on loan in search of regular minutes, but the club wants the 20-year-old England international to continue fighting for his place and won’t allow a move. (Athletic – A subscription required)

Wolves are prepared to reject Newcastle’s $ 60 million third bid for Jorgen Strand Larsen and remain steadfast in their pursuit of the 25-year-old Norwegian striker. (Telegraph requires a subscription)

After trying to keep Chelsea from snatching their move, Tottenham are close to securing a deal worth around £60 million with RB Leipzig for the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, 22. (Telegraph requires a subscription)

Chelsea are also prepared to make a £60 million bid for Leipzig’s Simons after agreeing a fee for the 21-year-old winger from Manchester United Alejandro Garnacho. (Metro)

Nathan Ake, a 30-year-old Dutch defender, has a relationship with Tottenham and Manchester City. (Givemesport)

After impressing while on loan at Villa Park last season, Aston Villa are close to signing forward Marco Asensio on a permanent deal from Paris St-Germain. (L’Equipe, in French)

Italian champions Napoli are prepared to sign 22-year-old Rasmus Hojlund on loan after losing Romelu Lukaku to injury, with a verbal outburst already being reached for the Denmark international. (Gianluca DiMarzio)

After choosing the La Liga outfit over Lille, class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Manchester United’s 26-year-old Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia will join Elche on a season-long loan. (Voetbal International, in Dutch)

Jamie Vardy, a 38-year-old former England international striker, has been without a club since leaving Leicester City at the end of last season, according to newly promoted serie A side Cremonese. (Times: A subscription required)

N’Golo Kante, a former Leicester team-mate and France international, has been offered to AS Monaco and Paris FC by Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, who also plays for Vardy. (L’Equipe, in French)

Before the deadline on Monday, Crystal Palace are hoping to lose England defender Marc Guehi, 25, to Liverpool for £45 million. (Express)

Florentino Luis, 26, is a target for Burnley, but Roma and Marseille have shown interest in the Portuguese defensive midfielder this summer. (Sky Sports)

Everton have a loan agreement with Rangers for Portuguese international Youssef Chermiti, age 21, to make contact. (Sky Sports)

A 0-0 draw against Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium, which earned Shamrock Rovers a place in the Uefa Conference League group stage, was enough to secure their place in the group stage.

The League of Ireland team, which had a lead in the first leg of the match against the Azores, had a 2-1 lead going into the second half when Danny Grant and Danny Mandroiu scored for their return to Dublin.

The Stephen Bradley’s team won another six games in Europe this season after moving from the league phase last year, but Molde lost on penalties in the knockout phase.

Santa Clara showed early ambition without making a clear cut in the second half, but Mandriou was forced to block Serginho for an important block.

Josh Honohan cut on his right before unleashing his shot that hit the crossbar, which was the closest the hosts could get in the first half to scoring.

In the final 20 minutes, Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty was forced to make a swift reflex save to smash a Vinicius Lopes shot over the crossbar.

Following a defeat by defending champion Xiao Guodong, English teenager Stan Moody’s unexpected run in the Wuhan Open ended in the quarter-finals.

Moody, a Halifax native, defeated Barry Hawkins and Ding Junhui to reach the top three of his maiden ranking.

The 18-year-old, who is ranked 61st in the world, was able to hold back the 2024 champion, who came away with a comfortable 5-2 victory.

In the final four, Xiao will face Mark Williams, who defeated Zhang Anda 5-1.

Williams will make his 68th appearance in a ranking match, and the 50-year-old claims to “pinch myself occasionally” as he continues to compete in the business end of tournaments despite being “20 years past” his peak.