Williams Sisters Fall in Match Tiebreaker During US Open Return
5 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · United States · Argentina
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- Infobae
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Serena and Venus Williams were defeated in the first round of the US Open doubles tournament on Friday night. The sisters lost 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (10-7) to the 14th seeds, Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint. The match took place in a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, a venue where the siblings have won eight singles titles and two doubles titles together. The sisters fought back from a 4-1 deficit in the third set and held a 5-0 lead in the final match tiebreaker before ultimately losing.
Serena, aged 44, returned to professional tennis this summer after stepping away in 2022. Venus, aged 46, has continued her career through sporadic wildcards. This match marked their first US Open appearance together since 2022. The pair also suffered a match tiebreaker loss earlier this summer at the Cincinnati Open. Serena previously lost to Maya Joint in a singles match at Wimbledon, where she also suffered a knee injury.
Outlets with a center lean focused on the enduring star power of the sisters and the uncertainty of their future in the sport. Center-left sources emphasized the heartbreak of the defeat and noted visible rust in Serena's game, specifically regarding her serve and returns. A center-right source highlighted the spectacle of the event, mentioning the presence of YouTuber MrBeast and the high energy of the New York crowd.
Following the match, the US Open organizers stated that the sisters were not available for media comments. Venus had previously lost in the first round of the singles tournament to Sofia Kenin.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Focused on the emotional heartbreak of the loss and provided a more critical technical analysis of Serena's performance.
- Centre
- Framed the event as a celebration of the sisters' enduring legacy and a question of what their future holds.
- Centre-right
- Emphasized the glitz and spectacle of the event, including the crowd atmosphere and celebrity presence.
Sources
- Centre Associated Press: Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open - AP News
- Centre BBC News: Williams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?
- Centre-left CNN: Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open
- Centre-right Infobae: The roar of New York was not enough, the Williams sisters say goodbye to the US Open
- Centre-left The Guardian: Williams sisters’ US Open return ends in heartbreak with third-set tie-break defeat
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