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Williams Sisters Draw Chan and Joint in US Open Doubles Openers
WHY IT MATTERS
The match pits the Williams sisters against a team that recently beat Serena, creating a high‑stakes encounter that will decide who moves forward in the US Open doubles draw.
What happened
The Williams sisters were drawn to face Hao‑Ching Chan and Maya Joint in their opening women's doubles match at the US Open. The draw was announced on Tuesday.
Chan and Joint earned a high profile victory earlier this year when they defeated Serena Williams at Wimbledon. The match will be the first test for the Williams sisters in the tournament’s doubles field.
It also gives Chan and Joint a chance to defend a recent win over a top player. Both teams will prepare to compete on the hard courts of the US Open, with the outcome determining who advances to the next round.
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Williams sisters draw familiar face in Open doubles
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