Williams Sisters' US Open Comeback Ends in First-Round Heartbreak
What Happened
Serena and Venus Williams made their first Grand Slam doubles appearance since 2022 after receiving a wildcard entry into the US Open 2026 women's doubles draw. However, their comeback ended in the opening round as they lost a marathon three-set match to Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan, going down 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7). The match lasted more than three hours and featured a dramatic final-set tiebreak.
Key Takeaways
Although their return ended in defeat, the Williams sisters once again drew huge attention and reminded fans of their enduring legacy in the sport. The 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions showed flashes of their old brilliance before narrowly missing out on a second-round berth in what was their first US Open doubles appearance together in four years.