{
  "id": 5723641,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T04:24:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/in-first-appearance-since-2022-serena-and-venus-williams-lose-us-open-doubles-thriller-after-5-0-lead-in-decider-comeback-ends/articleshow/133786979.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serena and Venus Williams returned to the US Open women's doubles after a four-year absence, but their match against Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint ended in a thrilling three-set defeat. The sisters led the deciding 10-point tiebreak 5-0, but both players made double faults, and Chan and Joint secured the final seven points. Serena, now 44, returned to professional tennis this year after a hiatus, while Venus, 46, continues playing on the WTA Tour. The match was closely contested, with the Williams sisters receiving a loud ovation as they walked onto the court in matching white outfits. Despite their best efforts, the sisters fell short, and Joint praised the atmosphere at Arthur Ashe Stadium as surreal, highlighting the unique opportunity to play against such tennis legends. Together, Serena and Venus hold the record for the most Grand Slam women's doubles titles, having won 14 crowns, including two US Open titles and Olympic gold medals in 2000, 2008, and 2012.",
  "summary": "The Williams sisters lost 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (10-7) after leading the deciding 10-point tiebreak 5-0.",
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        "published": "2026-09-05T01:01:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "published": "2026-09-05T02:35:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/williams-sisters-fall-in-thrilling-return-to-us-open-doubles-5705218",
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        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}