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  "title": "Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-fall-in-thrilling-return-to-us-open-doubles-5712385",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-09-05T03:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-fall-in-thrilling-return-to-us-open-doubles"
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  "summary": "Serena and Venus Williams made a triumphant return to the US Open women's doubles tournament on Friday, facing off against Taiwan's Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in a thrilling match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite their storied success in doubles, with 14 Grand Slam titles between them including two US Opens, the siblings fell short in a closely contested three-set match, losing 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7). The sisters, aged 44 and 46 respectively, had not played Grand Slam doubles since the 2022 US Open and last won a title together at Roland Garros in 2018. Serena, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, showed flashes of her brilliance, dominating the net and serving with purpose, though her serve was a point of concern. Venus also put on a show, hitting 20 winners in the second set and holding her serve throughout. The match, which saw the Williams sisters receive a thunderous ovation upon taking the court, showcased the electric atmosphere of Ashe Stadium as both teams traded blows, with the final deciding set proving to be the most intense.",
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        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Williams Sisters Reunite for U.S. Open Doubles After Four Years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-reunite-for-u-s-open-doubles-after-four-years",
        "published": "2026-09-05T01:01:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-fall-in-thrilling-return-to-us-open-doubles",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:35:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-fall-in-thrilling-return-to-us-open-doubles-5705218",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:35:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-fall-in-thrilling-return-to-us-open-doubles-5711852",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:53:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Heartbreak in New York as Williams sisters turn back the clock, fall just short",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/heartbreak-in-new-york-as-williams-sisters-turn-back-the-clock-fall",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:59:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Heartbreak in New York as Williams sisters turn back the clock, fall just short",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/heartbreak-in-new-york-as-williams-sisters-turn-back-the-clock-fall-5714641",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:59:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "erena and Venus Williams lose US Open doubles thriller after 5-0 lead in decider",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/erena-and-venus-williams-lose-us-open-doubles-thriller-after-5-0-lead",
        "published": "2026-09-05T04:24:31.000Z"
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