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Williams sisters lose US Open return in match tiebreaker

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams were once again the main attraction at the U.S. Open. Carlos Alcaraz sure wasn’t going to miss it. “I think there is no better plan (than) to watch the doubles, the Williamses once again, while getting a treatment,” the defending men’s champion said after winning his match. “I’m going to be ready for that.” The match was a thriller, with the sisters battling…

Williams sisters lose US Open return in match tiebreaker

Serena and Venus Williams, the reigning stars of the U.S. Open, once again captured the attention of tennis fans at the prestigious Grand Slam tournament. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending men's champion, expressed his admiration for the siblings' doubles play, stating that watching them would be his ideal form of treatment. The highly anticipated match ultimately ended in a thrilling 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7) loss for the Williams sisters, who battled back from a 4-1 deficit in the third set to tie the game.

Despite their strong comeback, the sisters ultimately faltered late in the match, losing ground in the critical tiebreaker. The sisters' last victory at the U.S. Open came in 2022, marking a rare loss for the iconic pair at this prestigious event.

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