Williams Sisters Eliminate from US Open Doubles in Thrilling Match

New York, September 5 (Daily Kiran) : The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, faced a heartbreaking defeat in the US Open doubles on September 5, 2026. Competing at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the duo was eliminated by the pair of Chan Hao-Ching and Maya Joint, who secured victory in a dramatic super tiebreak.

The match, which lasted three hours, saw Chan and Joint triumph over the 14-time Grand Slam doubles champions with scores of 6-3, 6-7 (8), 7-6 [7]. This unexpected outcome dashed the sisters’ hopes for a strong comeback in the tournament.

The packed stadium witnessed a fiercely contested match, with momentum shifting frequently between the two teams. Chan and Joint initially took control, winning the first set 6-3. However, the Williams sisters responded vigorously in the second set, denying their opponents any break opportunities.

The second set reached a tiebreak, where neither team could gain a clear advantage until late in the game. Serena and Venus led 5-3 in the tiebreak after a stunning backhand volley from Serena. Yet, Chan and Joint kept the pressure on, with Chan’s net winner keeping the match alive.

The sisters had multiple set points, but a double fault from Serena allowed Chan and Joint to stay in contention. They eventually converted their fifth set point when Joint sent a forehand long, pushing the match into a decisive third set.

In the final set, the Williams sisters initially appeared strong, but Chan and Joint quickly surged ahead 4-1. The Williams siblings fought back, winning three consecutive games to level the set. Both teams held their serves, leading to a super tiebreak.

The tiebreak began favorably for Serena and Venus, who raced to a 5-0 lead and seemed poised for a memorable comeback. However, costly errors allowed Chan and Joint to rally back, with Venus committing a double fault at 6-3.

Seizing the moment, Chan and Joint won six consecutive points. Chan capped off the thrilling match with a volley winner on match point, ending the Williams sisters’ run in the New York doubles competition.