Williams sisters reunite their iconic doubles team, losing narrowly but thrilling the New York crowd
NEW YORK (AP) -- "Welcome to the Williams Show," read one fan's sign in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, as Venus and Serena Williams took the cou
New York fans chanted "Williams Show" as the iconic sisters stepped onto Arthur Ashe Stadium Friday night, four decades after first meeting on the court in the 2001 U.S. Open final. Venus and Serena Williams, aged 46 and 44, demonstrated they can still compete at the highest level against top-ranked players. In a thrilling three-set match, the sisters fell short 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7) to Taiwanese duo Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint.
Despite the loss, the sisters beamed with smiles after the match and declined to speak to the media. Joint praised the sisters' performance, noting it was a special moment they might not get again. This match, their first since 2022, was a testament to the sisters' enduring legacy and their desire to inspire younger generations.
Serena Williams expressed her hope to show her children that age is no barrier to success, if one works hard and dedicates themselves to their passion.
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