Williams Sisters Fall in US Open Thriller

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday before suffering a heartbreaking 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7) defeat to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint.

Reuniting for their first Grand Slam doubles match since 2022, the sisters showcased flashes of their championship brilliance, firing 20 winners in a dominant second set to force a deciding third frame.

The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions mounted a thrilling rally to take a 5-0 lead in the match tiebreak, but the Taiwanese-Australian duo fought back to clinch the win.

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The high-stakes encounter marked Serena’s first return to Flushing Meadows since stepping away from the sport, following her earlier Wimbledon singles comeback where she faced Joint on Centre Court.

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Venus, 46, and Serena, 44, drew thunderous ovations from the New York crowd as Serena dominated at the net despite occasional service struggles.

Following the three-set marathon, Joint reflected on the deafening stadium atmosphere, calling the chance to compete against the American icons a deeply special experience.

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