Overview
- Serena and Venus Williams were defeated by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in straight sets decided by a match-tiebreak, 2-6, 6-1, 8-10.
- This was the pair’s first WTA Tour doubles match since the 2022 US Open after about four years away from regular doubles play.
- Serena resumed an individual comeback in June and had withdrawn from a planned joint Wimbledon appearance because of a knee injury.
- In the match-tiebreak the sisters fell 0-6, rallied to 7-8, and saw the defeat sealed by a double fault from Venus at 8-9.
- Tournament organizers gave the pair a wildcard, the match drew a large, emotional crowd, and the sisters plan to continue their limited doubles appearances at the US Open in New York.