Williams sisters draw familiar face in Open doubles

MotosportNews newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via espn.com

The Williams sisters were drawn Tuesday to face the team of Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint, who beat Serena at Wimbledon this summer, in their opening women's doubles match at the US Open.

The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, facing a familiar foe in the US Open women's doubles is a compelling storyline, but let's be real, our audience is here for the speed and thrill of motorsport. That being said, this matchup is still newsworthy, especially given the recent history between Serena and the duo of Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint, who took her down at Wimbledon this summer.

The Williams sisters are tennis royalty, with a combined 14 Grand Slam doubles titles between them. Their experience and skill will make them a formidable opponent for Chan and Joint. However, the fact that Chan and Joint have already beaten Serena once this year could give them an edge in terms of confidence. This matchup will be an interesting test for both teams, and fans will be watching to see if the Williams sisters can bounce back from their Wimbledon loss.

As we shift our focus back to the world of motorsport, fans will be keeping an eye on the upcoming racing events, particularly the Formula 1 and MotoGP championships. Meanwhile, tennis enthusiasts will be tuning in to see how the Williams sisters perform in the US Open doubles. For now, though, it's back to the checkered flag and the roar of engines – stay tuned for more updates on the world of motorsport!

Originally reported by espn.com. MotosportNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.

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