Serena and Venus Williams , Lose First-Round Doubles Match at US Open.<br />'ET' reports that the Venus sisters came together in their first doubles match since <br />the 2018 French Open on Sept. 1.<br />'ET' reports that the Venus sisters came together in their first doubles match since <br />the 2018 French Open on Sept. 1.<br />Although many were expecting the veteran tennis team to dominate, they fell short against Czech opponents Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.<br />Although many were expecting the veteran tennis team to dominate, they fell short against Czech opponents Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.<br />The match ended at 7-6 (5), 6-4.<br />The match ended at 7-6 (5), 6-4.<br />Even though Venus and Serena <br />weren't able to secure a win, they received a <br />standing ovation from the crowd as they left the court.<br />Even though Venus and Serena <br />weren't able to secure a win, they received a <br />standing ovation from the crowd as they left the court.<br />Together, the sisters won <br />the U.S. Open in 1999 and 2009.<br />Together, the sisters won <br />the U.S. Open in 1999 and 2009.<br />They've also set Grand Slam doubles records and won three Olympic gold medals together.<br />When it comes to singles matches, <br />Serena has had a commanding start. .<br />When it comes to singles matches, <br />Serena has had a commanding start. .<br />She beat Danka Kovinić in the first round and Anett Kontaveit in the second round.<br />She beat Danka Kovinić in the first round and Anett Kontaveit in the second round.<br />She'll take on Ajla Tomljanovic <br />of Australia on Sept. 2.<br />She'll take on Ajla Tomljanovic <br />of Australia on Sept. 2
