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Serena and Venus Williams exit US Open after doubles first-round loss

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Serena and Venus Williams exit US Open after doubles first-round loss

Summary

Venus and Serena Williams ended their 2026 US Open run on Friday following a first-round defeat in the women’s doubles tournament. The pair lost to the 14th-seeded duo of Maya Joint and Hao-ching Chan in a three-hour match that concluded with a 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 scoreline. The sisters held a 5-0 lead during the decisive third-set tiebreak before the seeded pair mounted a comeback to secure the victory. This loss concludes the sisters' appearances at Flushing Meadows this year, as both had previously exited the singles draw. The pair has struggled for form throughout their 2026 campaign, currently holding a combined 4-24 record across singles and doubles events. Joint and Chan advance to face Nicole Fossa Huergo and Tamara Korpatsch in the second round.

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Status Watch

•The Williams sisters lost 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 to Maya Joint and Hao-ching Chan.
•The match lasted three hours and two minutes at Flushing Meadows.
•The sisters led 5-0 in the third-set tiebreak before dropping the final seven points.
•Joint and Chan move on to the second round to play Nicole Fossa Huergo and Tamara Korpatsch.
•The pair remains at a combined 4-24 record in singles and doubles play for the season.

Latest Updates

2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Venus and Serena Williams ousted from US Open in strenuous doubles defeat
2:18 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Serena and Venus Williams fall in first-round thriller vs. Maya Joint and Hao-ching Chan

What they're saying

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Serena and Venus Williams, the most decorated sisters in tennis history, were defeated in doubles by Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint at the US Open.
— Yahoo Sports