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Serena and Venus Williams lose thriller in first doubles match in four years
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:41 AM
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The Williams sisters, playing together for the first time in four years, were defeated in a tightly contested doubles match, despite a dazzling performance.
The Williams sisters teamed up for the first time in four years in a doubles contest that turned into a nail‑biting affair. Both players displayed their trademark power and court coverage, delivering several spectacular shots that kept spectators on edge.
Despite the high‑octane rallying and moments of brilliance, the pair could not convert the momentum into a win, eventually succumbing in the deciding set. Their opponents capitalised on a few unforced errors in the closing stages to clinch the match.
The loss marks a rare defeat for the duo in a comeback appearance, underscoring the competitive depth of today’s women’s doubles field while still highlighting the enduring appeal of the Williams sisters on court.
Despite the high‑octane rallying and moments of brilliance, the pair could not convert the momentum into a win, eventually succumbing in the deciding set. Their opponents capitalised on a few unforced errors in the closing stages to clinch the match.
The loss marks a rare defeat for the duo in a comeback appearance, underscoring the competitive depth of today’s women’s doubles field while still highlighting the enduring appeal of the Williams sisters on court.