A few days after Venus Williams was eliminated from the US Open singles tournament , she came around in a big way in doubles.

On Thursday, Williams enthusiastically captured her first Grand Slam title since 2018, per ESPNW. She did so with partner Leylah Fernandez defeating the pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.

In the process, Williams is competing in the first major in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, per ESPN. The first time this has occurred since Wimbledon in 1998.

At the age of 45, Williams is defying a long held adage about aging athletes, particularly that of women athletes. In July, she accepted an invite to compete in the WTA's DC Open .

Ultimatley, Magdalena Fręch defeated her in the Round of 16 6-2, 6-2. Altogether, Williams has seven Gr

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