Serena and Venus Williams fall in thrilling U.S. Open return after four years away
NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams, two of the greatest players of the modern era and the greatest pair of tennis siblings, may have finally met their match. It’s the same one that fells all the greats. The passage of time. In front of a crowd that swelled toward 24,000 on Arthur Ashe Stadium looking for any excuse to explode, Maya Joint of Australia and Chan Hao-ching of Taiwan fended them off…
New York — The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, who have long been considered the greatest pair of tennis siblings, faced a significant challenge in their return to the U.S. Open after a four-year absence. Standing in front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 24,000 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the No. 14 seeds narrowly lost to Maya Joint of Australia and Chan Hao-ching of Taiwan in an intense women's doubles match.
Although the sisters came within one point of securing a victory, their opponents' experience and skill ultimately proved too much. Despite the setback, the Williams sisters delivered a thrilling performance that left the audience in awe.
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