Williams Sisters Short-Lived Doubles

Serena and Venus crashed out in doubles 1st round of US Open after suffering 6(5)-7, 4-6 loss to Linda Noskova and Lucie Hradecka

The Williams sisters made history at Flushing Meadows as they played their first-round doubles match at Arthur Ashe Stadium for first time

Serena and Venus Williams joined hands for the first time since the 2018 French Open, where they were knocked out in 3rd round

Vogue editor Anna Wintour was again in the stands for Serena, who announced her impending retirement in September issue

Williams sisters took an early lead in 1st set but the Czechs bounced back to take the set in tiebreak 6(5)-7

Serena and Venus looked drained out in 2nd set and the Czechs outplayed the Williams sisters in front of the noisy US Open crowd

With the defeat in doubles, Venus's campaign at the US Open ended as she lost her singles match in 1st round too

Serena will return to action in the US Open as she will play her 3rd-round singles match vs Ajla Tomljanovic