Serena and Venus Williams knocked out of doubles' play by Czech duo at US Open

02.09.2022 - 10:19 edition.cnn.com

By Steve Almasy and Jill Martin, CNNUpdated 0330 GMT (1130 HKT) September 2, 2022 Serena Williams and Venus Williams lost in straight sets to Lucie Hradecká and Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic at the US Open on Thursday.(CNN)Serena Williams' illustrious doubles career has likely come to an end after she and her sister Venus fell in straight sets to the Czech duo of Linda Nosková and Lucie Hradecká in the first round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

The 23-time grand slam singles and 14-time doubles champion is still set to play against Australia's Ajla Tomljanović in the third round of the singles draw on Friday.

Venus Williams lost in the first round on Tuesday.Thursday night might have been the last match for Serena and Venus as a doubles team.

The Czech Republic duo of Nosková, 17, and Hradecká, 37, advanced to the second round, winning 7-6(5), 6-4.«I think we did a very good job, and I'm so sorry for you that we beat them, but we are so happy we did it,» Hradecká said to the 23,000-plus fans in an on-court interview moments after the match.It was the first time she had teamed with Nosková in doubles.

tennis Sporting doubles Venus Williams Linda Noskova Usa Australia Czech Republic New York county Arthur county Ashe

Coco Gauff has admitted she is «disappointed» after her US Open loss to Caroline Garcia, but she reflected on being inspired by Serena and Venus Williams. The 12th seed was defeated in straight sets, 6-3 6-4, by the French player, who now has an impressive 13 successive victories behind her ahead of the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows. Ad While Gauff was «super proud» of her efforts in New York, she made the point that she has to go away, enjoy some rest and return hungry to take her performances at Grand Slams to the next level.

Serena and Venus Williams out of US Open doubles

Serena and Venus Williams' glittering Grand Slam doubles career was brought to an abrupt end at the US Open on Thursday as the reunited sisters crashed out in the first round against Czech duo Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

Serena and Venus Williams defeated in first round of grand slam doubles

There will be no farewell grand slam title in doubles for Serena Williams after she and sister Venus lost in the first round of the US Open.

US Open: Czech duo apologise after beating Venus and Serena Williams

Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova were delighted to reach the second round of the US Open last night but were apologetic after defeating the Williams sisters.

Venus and Serena Williams bow out to apologetic Czech pair in US Open 2022 women’s doubles first round

Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova could not help but apologise after knocking Venus and Serena Williams out of the US Open women’s doubles in the first round. Teaming up for the first time in more than four years, the Williams sisters may well have just played their last doubles match together with Serena expected to retire – although she has been coy on the matter at Flushing Meadows.