Venus Williams wins alongside Shnaider and Jódar falls in doubles debut in Washington

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Monday's action at Washington 2026 featured two doubles matches of special interest. Venus Williams started her campaign with a victory alongside Diana Shnaider, while Rafael Jódar and Brandon Nakashima couldn't overcome a pair of seasoned specialists like Austin Krajicek and Nikola Mektic.

The standout was Venus, who continues to gather positive vibes on her return to competition. The American and Diana Shnaider defeated Quinn Gleason and Ulrikke Eikeri by 6-3, 6-4, a result that adds another boost of confidence to a legend who still enjoys playing tennis at this stage of her career.

Venus smiles and Jódar tests himself against top doubles players

The format holds a special allure for Venus Williams. The prospect of teaming up again soon with her sister Serena fuels fans' excitement, so every match played can help her regain rhythm, competitive edge, and confidence in a discipline where both sisters crafted an extraordinary career.

Less fortunate was Rafael Jódar. The Spaniard paired with Brandon Nakashima and they succumbed 6-4, 6-4 to Krajicek and Mektic, a duo with vast experience and specific skills for this format. The outcome was confirmed on the Washington scoreboard.

For Jódar, the match represents another intriguing experience in his elite consolidation process. Competing in doubles allows him to work on elements like returns, reflexes, and net play, besides facing opponents highly adept at securing points in close quarters.

Two different stories on the same day: Venus keeps adding reasons to believe in her comeback, while Jódar gains experience against a pair tailored to shine in the highest-level doubles.

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