Venus Williams had a particular message for Serena after reaching the US Open ladies's doubles quarterfinal with Leylah Fernandez, telling her youthful sister she "wants" her to indicate up for her subsequent match.
After Venus exited the US Open singles occasion within the first spherical, it was revealed that she wouldn't go away New York but after accepting a doubles wildcard with Fernandez. Since then, the 45-year-old American and the 22-year-old Canadian have been the most effective story of this yr's doubles occasion at Flushing Meadows as they upset No. 6 seeds Lyudymila Kichenok and Ellen Perez, defeated Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi, earlier than additionally sending residence Twelfth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai.
Following a 6-3 6-4 win over Alexandrova and Zhang, Venus revealed that she and Fernandez acquired some pre-match ideas by Serena.
"She (Serena) is so pleased for Leylah and I, and she or he's given us recommendation. We simply want her within the field. So, my message is, 'Serena, you could present up,'" the elder Williams sister mentioned.
"My message is: Serena, you could present up."
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Venus Williams: Serena will get so excited and nervous watching
In keeping with the 45-year-old former world No. 1, her youthful sister has been following her matches totally locked in.
"She gave me a pep speak and made certain to name me immediately. I used to be, like, 'You're proper. I bought it. I bought it.' She's positively teaching from afar. She's so excited. She will get so nervous watching, and she or he's bought the children watching. They're all at residence, simply actually on our aspect," Venus shared.
For a spot within the US Open doubles semifinal, Williams and Fernandez will tackle No. 1 seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend.
