Serena and Venus Williams knocked out of US Open women's doubles
TAMARA PRENN IN NEW YORK: Serena and Venus Williams were sensationally knocked out of the first round of the women's doubles on Arthur Ashe on Friday evening.
TL;DR
- Serena and Venus Williams were defeated in the first round of the US Open women's doubles.
- They held a 5-0 lead in the final 10-point tiebreaker but ultimately lost.
- Their opponents were Chan and Joint, who won 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-7(7).
- The match took place on Arthur Ashe stadium.
- Serena Williams previously competed in singles at Wimbledon, losing to Joint.
- The sisters received a hero's welcome upon entering the court.
- Serena Williams wore a jacket listing her US Open singles and doubles title years.
- The match lasted just over three hours.
- Venus and Serena showed competitiveness but their wait for a win this year continues.