Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles

Serena and Venus Williams delivered an enthralling performance at the US Open women's doubles, only to fall to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Chan in a nail-biting three-set match. The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions, who previously won the US Open title twice with their sister duo, rallied from a break down in the third set and led the tiebreaker 5-0, but ultimately lost 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7).

Venus, 46, and Serena, 44, had not played Grand Slam doubles since the 2022 US Open and last claimed a title together at Roland Garros in 2018. Serena showcased her prowess by dominating the net, while struggling with her serve. After recovering from their loss in the first set, the sisters held their serve throughout the second set, displaying an impressive 20 winners.

However, Chan and Chan fought back to take a 4-2 lead in the third set. Serena's return to Flushing Meadows came four years after her Wimbledon loss to Chan in a Centre Court clash that captivated fans. Their performance was met with thunderous applause, and Joint expressed the special nature of playing against such tennis legends.