Williams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?
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.
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"It was unbelievable how competitive that was."
— Chanda Rubin , Athlete
"The atmosphere on Arthur Ashe Stadium was surreal."
— Maya Joint , Athlete
Key People
Chanda Rubin is a former professional tennis player and commentator.
Chan Hao-ching is a professional tennis player from Taiwan.
Maya Joint is a professional tennis player scheduled to compete against Serena Williams.
Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion returning to competitive tennis.
Venus Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and a prominent figure in women's tennis.
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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.
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