Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe rally to reach the U.S. Open women’s doubles semifinals, as Fernandez and Williams bow out.
Canadians Make Their Mark in New York
Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the U.S. Open women’s doubles semifinals on Tuesday, showcasing resilience after a shaky start. The third-seeded duo rallied past Timea Babos of Hungary and Brazil’s Luisa Stefani with a 0-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory in Flushing Meadows.
How the Match Unfolded
After being swept in the opening set, Dabrowski and Routliffe steadied themselves in the second. They broke serve at 4-4 with a string of aggressive returns and capitalized on unforced errors from their opponents. In the deciding set, the Canadian-Kiwi team held their nerve, forcing two critical errors to close out the match and secure their place in the final four.
What’s Next for the Defending Champions
Dabrowski and Routliffe, who lifted the U.S. Open trophy in 2023, will face either Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini or the pairing of Asia Muhammad (U.S.) and Demi Schuurs (Netherlands). Their continued run positions them as strong contenders for a second straight title in New York.
Fernandez and Williams Run Ends
While Dabrowski and Routliffe celebrated, the wild-card team of Canada’s Leylah Fernandez and American legend Venus Williams saw their inspiring campaign end. They fell 6-1, 6-2 to top seeds Taylor Townsend of the U.S. and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic in a 57-minute match on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Why It Matters for Canadian Tennis
Dabrowski’s success highlights the growing depth of Canadian women’s tennis, complementing singles stars like Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu. With Dabrowski now aiming for a second U.S. Open title, Canada remains a presence on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
Global Spotlight on the Tournament
The U.S. Open quarterfinals also delivered major storylines in singles play. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semifinals to set up a blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic, who overcame Taylor Fritz in four sets. On the women’s side, American Jessica Pegula continued her dominant form, advancing to face Aryna Sabalenka in what promises to be another high-stakes battle.
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