Venus Williams, who won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with sister Serena, teamed with Leylah Fernandez to win her first doubles match at the US Open since 2014.

Venus Williams, of the United States, left, and Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, talk on the court during a first round women's doubles match against Lyudmyla Kichenok, of the Czech Republic and Ellen Perez,

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez claimed a shock victory over reigning champion Lyudmyla Kichenok and her partner Ellen Perez in the first round of the US Open women's doubles.