The match carries an added layer of intrigue as it pits the Williams sisters against Joint, the 20-year-old Australian who recently defeated Serena at Wimbledon earlier this summer. That previous meeting, which ended 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in favor of Joint, also resulted in a knee injury for the 44-year-old Serena, ultimately forcing the sisters to withdraw from their scheduled doubles appearance at the All England Club.
A Return to Flushing Meadows
The upcoming US Open appearance marks a return to the site of their previous competitive outing as a pair. The duo last competed together in 2022, suffering a first-round exit in what was widely anticipated to be Serena's final appearance at the venue. Despite that result, their overall record at the US Open remains impressive, with the sisters holding a 27-7 record across their nine previous appearances.
Serena, who returned to the tour this year following a four-year hiatus, will be looking to move past the injury setbacks that hampered her Wimbledon campaign. Alongside Venus, 46, she will face a stern test against the established partnership of Chan and Joint. The women's doubles tournament is scheduled to begin its first round on Thursday, with fans eager to see if the iconic siblings can recapture their championship form on the hard courts of New York.
