Williams sisters eliminated from US Open women's doubles in first round

Venus and Serena Williams lost to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) in the first round of the US Open women's doubles.

Oleh Sama News Agency
5 September 2026
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Venus and Serena Williams embrace after their first-round US Open women's doubles loss to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint. (The Guardian — Sport)
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Venus and Serena Williams were eliminated from the US Open women's doubles in the first round, falling to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The American pair fought back from a 1-4 deficit in the final set and led 5-0 in the ensuing tiebreak, appearing poised for victory. The match extended over three hours before the Williams sisters were defeated.

The loss marked the end of their return to competitive tennis at the tournament.

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