PHOTOS: Venus Williams partners Leylah Fernandez to US Open doubles win

After accepting Leylah Fernandez’s invitation to pair up in doubles, the two produced a memorable team debut inside Louis Armstrong Stadium late Thursday afternoon.

Taking on sixth seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez, Williams and Fernandez joined forces to complete a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory. Afterwards, Fernandez encouraged her legendary partner to commemorate the win with her signature twirl.

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Photos from that moment—and more—follow below:

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Down 5-2 in the first set, the American-Canadian duo battled back before clinching the eventual tiebreak.

Williams is making her 10th US Open doubles appearance—and first without sister Serena as her partner.

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Fernandez served out the win at love.

Williams sealed her first doubles win at her home major in 11 years.

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Their winning start included saving seven of nine break points.

When it came time to soak up the victory, Fernandez left the stage to Williams. She even had Venus take a second turn by showing off her signature move that was inspired by "The Princess Diaries".

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In the second round, Fernandez and Williams meet Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi.