Overview

• They defeated Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the first round on Thursday in New York.
• The duo rallied from 2-5 in the opening set, seized the tiebreak, and closed out the match in 90 minutes.
• The victory is Williams’ first US Open doubles win since 2014 and her first Grand Slam doubles match win since 2018.
• Competing on a doubles wild card after returning to the tour in July, Williams had earlier exited singles and mixed doubles in the first round.
• A lively Louis Armstrong Stadium backed the pair with loud support, drawing repeated requests from the chair umpire for quiet during points.