Williams Sisters Crash Out of US Open Doubles in Shocking Tiebreaker!

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams experienced a dramatic exit from the US Open women's doubles event, falling to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint in a thrilling first-round match. The sisters, who have won the US Open doubles title twice as a team, ultimately lost after a nail-biting tiebreaker that saw them squander a significant lead.

The match, held under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium - a rare spot for a first-round doubles encounter - was a highly anticipated return for the iconic duo. Serena, 44, made her comeback to tennis this year, while 46-year-old Venus has continued her career on the tour. This was their first US Open match together since 2022.

After dropping the first set 6-3, the Williams sisters staged an impressive comeback, clawing their way back into the match and forcing a 10-point match tiebreaker in the final set.

Their momentum seemed unstoppable as they raced to a commanding 5-0 lead in the tiebreaker.

However, the tide turned unexpectedly.

Both sisters committed crucial double-faults, allowing Chan and Joint to mount an incredible comeback, ultimately winning the tiebreaker 10-7, and the match with a final score of 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7). Maya Joint, one of their victorious opponents, remarked on the atmosphere after the match, saying, “I think the crowd is pretty much what we expected. We expected a full stadium, everyone cheering for them, which, pretty much was that.

But the atmosphere is something that, yeah, it's super special. Not really going to get again with many other players.” This highlights the enduring appeal and impact of the Williams sisters on the sport.

Their journey at the US Open has been historic, with previous doubles titles in 1999 and 2009.

Friday night's defeat brings their impressive record at the season-ending Grand Slam to 27-8 across their 10 appearances, marking a poignant end to their doubles campaign this year.

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