US Open Women's Doubles Upset

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 4 Sep

   After dropping the first set, the Williams sisters mounted an epic comeback, forcing two tiebreakers, but fell short to the duo Maya Joint — who had beaten Serena Williams at Wimbledon this summer — and Hao-Ching Chan, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-8).

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Coverage 6 articles

• 7 Sep Serena Williams bolted US Open without Venus after doubles defeat: ‘Fled the scene’Serena Williams abruptly left the US Open after losing a women's doubles match with sister Venus on September 8 on Arthur Ashe court, leaving behind Venus who stayed to go to the locker room. According to reports, Serena walked out of the stadium into a car without participating in a post-match press conference, as required by Grand Slam rules if requested by media. The USTA declined to fine the Williams sisters for…New York Post
• 5 Sep Williams sisters knocked out by Aussie Joint and ChanMaya Joint, an Australian player, teamed up with Hao-Ching Chan to defeat Serena and Venus Williams in the first round of the US Open women's doubles. The Williams sisters were ahead 5-0 in the deciding tiebreaker but ultimately lost 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (10/7). This is Joint's second consecutive grand slam win over Serena Williams, following a first-round loss at Wimbledon.ABC News (AU)
• 5 Sep Heartbreak in New York as Williams sisters turn back the clock, fall just shortThe article reports that Serena Williams and her sister Venus played doubles tennis together for the first time since 2022 at the US Open in New York. The crowd was enthusiastic, with celebrities such as Mr Beast and Anna Wintour in attendance. Although the sisters won many exciting rallies, they ultimately fell short, losing to Australian-Maya Joint and Taiwanese-Hao-ching Chan by a set, winning two sets each…Sydney Morning Herald
• 5 Sep Serena, Venus Williams’ US Open doubles journey ends in tiebreaker crusherSerena and Venus Williams played together in their first-round doubles match at the US Open, marking their return after a four-year layoff. The sisters lost to Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-7 (7) in a tiebreaker. Serena made her comeback from a four-year absence due to motherhood and wrote an essay earlier this year stating she was "evolving away from tennis" - though specifically said she disliked…New York Post
• 5 Sep Venus and Serena Williams' highly anticipated US Open return ends in heartbreaking lossVenus and Serena Williams returned to the US Open court together for the first time in four years on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, where they were met with a massive ovation from the crowd. The sisters faced Taiwan's Chan Hao-ching and Australian Maya Joint, who won 6-3 in the first set and forced a three-set match that lasted over three hours. In the end, the Williamses emerged victorious…Fox News
• 4 Sep Serena and Venus Williams fall in thriller return to U.S. Open women's doublesSerena and Venus Williams returned to U.S. Open women's doubles for the first time in four years and lost in a thrilling three-set match on Friday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The No. 14-seeded duo Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan won 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-8) to advance past the Williams sisters. Serena returned to competition this year after four years out of action, while Venus is playing in what may be her final…CBS News

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