Serena and Venus Williams Lose First-Round Doubles Match at US Open

Serena and Venus Williams , Lose First-Round Doubles Match at US Open.

'ET' reports that the Venus sisters came together in their first doubles match since the 2018 French Open on Sept.

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'ET' reports that the Venus sisters came together in their first doubles match since the 2018 French Open on Sept.

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Although many were expecting the veteran tennis team to dominate, they fell short against Czech opponents Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

Although many were expecting the veteran tennis team to dominate, they fell short against Czech opponents Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

The match ended at 7-6 (5), 6-4.

The match ended at 7-6 (5), 6-4.

Even though Venus and Serena weren't able to secure a win, they received a standing ovation from the crowd as they left the court.

Even though Venus and Serena weren't able to secure a win, they received a standing ovation from the crowd as they left the court.

Together, the sisters won the U.S. Open in 1999 and 2009.

Together, the sisters won the U.S. Open in 1999 and 2009.

They've also set Grand Slam doubles records and won three Olympic gold medals together.

When it comes to singles matches, Serena has had a commanding start.

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When it comes to singles matches, Serena has had a commanding start.

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She beat Danka Kovinić in the first round and Anett Kontaveit in the second round.

She beat Danka Kovinić in the first round and Anett Kontaveit in the second round.

She'll take on Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia on Sept.

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She'll take on Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia on Sept.

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