‘It’s like watching Muhammad Ali’ – Serena and Venus Williams told to retire after US Open KO

SERENA and Venus Williams have been told to retire and focus solely on exhibitions – rather than go on too long like heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali did. There is growing speculation that the Williams sisters may carry on for the next two years and end it all at the LA 2028 Olympics, which is close...

Arthur Ashe Stadium is practically a geriatric ward this year.

Catch up on our live coverage as the U.S. Open continued with Day 6 at Flushing Meadows.

Venus and Serena Williams risk fines with post-match decision after US Open loss  talkSPORT

Venus, 46, and Serena, 44, hadn't played Grand Slam doubles since the 2022 US Open and last won a title together at Roland Garros in 2018.

The sisters were defeated in a match tiebreak by 14th seeds Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching, 6-3 6-7 (6) 7-6 (10-7)

The Williams sisters lost 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (10-7) after leading the deciding 10-point tiebreak 5-0.

Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open  Toronto Star

Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open  AP News

Serena And Venus Williams Lose In A Match Tiebreaker In Their Return To The U.S. Open  HuffPost

Venus and Serena Williams returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium for a thrilling three-set US Open doubles match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Serena and Venus Williams are out of the U.S. Open women’s doubles after losing in a match tiebreaker

Australian Maya Joint and doubles partner Hao-Ching Chan have triumphed over Serena and Venus Williams in the US Open women's doubles first round.

Venus and Serena Williams ousted from US Open in strenuous doubles defeat  USA Today

Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open  CNN

Serena and Venus Williams turn back the clock to defeat Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching in a US Open women's doubles first-round epic.

Serena and Venus Williams lose in their return to US Open doubles.

Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena​ and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.

Serena, Venus Williams lose 3rd-set tiebreak in US Open return  ESPN

The Williams sisters are a combined 4-24 in singles and doubles in 2026.