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Williams sisters beaten in entertaining three-set US Open doubles match

Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women's doubles on Friday.

US Open LIVE: Shelton advances after Svitolina and Williams sisters suffer defeats

The third round gets underway today at the US Open, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka continue their respective title defences, while Serena and Venus Williams take to the court in the women’s doubles. Keep track of all the latest results right here!

'Kinda chic': Williams sisters set to launch US Open doubles bid, Alcaraz faces Wu

"Kinda chic to play with your sister in the US Open" - that's the verdict of Venus Williams, who will launch a women's doubles campaign alongside sister Serena on Friday in Flushing Meadows.

Thea Frodin hopes to meet idol Serena Williams after US Open debut

Thea Frodin made her US Open debut on Tuesday ⁠but one dream remains unfulfilled for the 17-year-old, who is still waiting to meet Serena Williams five years after appearing ‌as the American's tennis double in the film "King Richard".

Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in late-night defeat to Sofia Kenin at US Open

Venus Williams tumbled out of the US Open first round early Monday, the veteran US tennis icon losing in straight sets to compatriot Sofia Kenin.

Serena & Venus Williams receive US Open doubles wild card, organisers confirm

Serena and Venus Williams have ⁠received a women's doubles wildcard entry at the US Open, ‌tournament organisers said on Wednesday.

Carlos Alcaraz & Serena Williams defeated in US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals

Serena Williams' return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz ⁠fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance.

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to team up at US Open for mixed doubles

Serena Williams will ⁠make a competitive return to ‌the US Open alongside ‌defending men's champion ‌Carlos Alcaraz in ‌the mixed doubles after ‌the pair were handed a ‌wildcard entry, tournament organisers ⁠said on Saturday.

Two-time champion Venus Williams awarded US Open wildcard

Two-time US Open singles champion Venus ⁠Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year's ‌tournament, organisers said on Tuesday.

Zverev takes down Atmane in Cincinnati, Rybakina & Swiatek advance

Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together since 2022 while men's top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round on Monday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Williams sisters to make doubles return at Cincinnati Open after being handed wild card

Shelton digs deep to win in Washington as Venus falls, Cruz Hewitt picks up first win

Second seed Ben Shelton dug deep to hold off qualifier Martin Damm in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Tuesday at the ATP and WTA Washington Open, while veteran Venus Williams was eliminated.

EXCLUSIVE: Maya Joint on finding form against Serena and choosing tennis over university

After beating Serena Williams and taking the spotlight at Wimbledon, Maya Joint is now in the Czech capital for the Livesport Prague Open. The Australian won a tight three-set battle against Laura Samson, and afterwards, she spoke exclusively to Flashscore about that match against Serena, the Australian Billie Jean King Cup team, and how she got into tennis.

'Goal is to keep going': Coach says Serena Williams aims to play before US Open

Serena Williams wants to play singles tournaments before the US Open, unlike her preparation for Wimbledon, the American legend's coach Rennae Stubbs said Tuesday.

'Heartbroken' Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles due to knee injury

Serena Williams pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside sister ⁠Venus after sustaining a knee injury during her opening-round singles defeat, stripping the Saturday draw of a major headline ‌act on American Independence Day.

Williams sisters return to Wimbledon, Swiatek primed for Filipino test

Serena and Venus Williams team up in the women's doubles at Wimbledon on Saturday for the first time since winning their sixth title 10 years ago, while reigning singles champion Iga Swiatek faces Filipina history-maker Alexandra Eala.

Serena Williams battling to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with Venus after knee issue

Serena Williams will do everything to ⁠be ready for her Wimbledon doubles campaign alongside older sister Venus after sustaining a ‌knee injury during her opening singles defeat on Tuesday, ‌the American's agent said.

Wimbledon LIVE: Djokovic eases past Tsitsipas, Krejcikova dumps out Andreeva

After a fascinating first round at Wimbledon, where we saw Serena Williams bow out on her shock return to the sport and most of Britain's hopes fall at the first hurdle to the disappointment of the home crowd, it is second round time and big names in action everywhere you look.

Serena Williams falls at first hurdle on Wimbledon comeback as Joint claims three-set win

Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to ⁠competitive action after a four-year absence fizzled out on Tuesday as the American ‌perished in the Wimbledon first round with a 6-3, ‌6-7(6), 6-3 defeat to little-known Australian Maya ‌Joint.

Maya Joint heading into lion's den to spoil Serena Williams' Wimbledon return

If Serena Williams had the choice to pick a first-round opponent at Wimbledon, Maya Joint would have been high on her list. On an 11-match losing streak on the WTA Tour and without a win since January, Joint has been handed the astonishing task of facing a 44-year-old sporting great who is taking part in her first singles match for four years.

Serena set for Wimbledon return as Zverev and Swiatek open campaigns

Serena Williams will make her return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when she steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence.

Serena Williams blasts drug test rules, nervous ahead of Wimbledon return

Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, claiming the "unprofessional" system stopped her from coming out of retirement sooner.

Wimbledon 2026 women's draw analysis: Serena and struggling top seeds headline open mix

The start of Wimbledon is just a single day away, with the English capital headlining one of the most magical tournaments on the sporting calendar. Today, the focus turns to a wide-open women's draw, while the great Serena Williams makes a truly remarkable return to tennis.

Venus Williams cannot wait for 'very special' Wimbledon reunion with sister Serena

Venus Williams is relishing the "very special" opportunity to reunite with her sister Serena in the Wimbledon doubles.