However, their long-awaited US Open doubles comeback ended in heartbreak as the sisters lost 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-7 (7) to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint. Despite the defeat, Serena and Venus left Arthur Ashe to a roaring ovation, with the night potentially marking the beginning of another chapter in Serena’s career rather than the end.

Venus and Serena's entertaining doubles match is being overshadowed by their decision to skip the US Open postmatch press conference.

Venus and Serena Williams fell short against 14th seeds Chan Hao-Ching and Maya Joint who beat them 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 7-6 (10-7) in front of a roaring Arthur Ashe stadium at the US Open.

Fans in the United States can watch Venus and Serena Williams’ doubles reunion live on ESPN, with the match being featured as part of its marquee primetime coverage. Viewers can also stream the action through the ESPN app. In the UK and Ireland, fans can watch the US Open live on Sky Sports Tennis, with streaming available through the Sky Go app.

Serena Williams wore a custom Nike jacket celebrating her US Open singles and doubles titles during her 2026 doubles return with Venus.

Serena and Venus Williams may have lost in their US Open doubles return, but the veteran pair proved they can still compete on an entertaining night in New York.

Serena Williams returned to the US Open for the first time in four years, drawing praise from former rival Maria Sharapova for her training and commitment. In a People interview published Thursday, September 3,

Aryna Sabalenka fought through a tough third-round test at the U.S. Open, keeping alive her hopes of a third straight title by beating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4