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Serena and Venus Williams lost in the first round of the US Open doubles. Lucie Hratecka and Linda Noskova, who played against them, won 7-6, 6-4.
Hrateka said she is still in shock after winning against the Williams sisters. And playing against the Williams sisters was a special moment for everyone, Noskova said. Serena Williams, 40, has already announced her retirement from tennis with the streak.
Serena, who has won a record 23 Grand Slam singles titles, has been given a ‘wild card’ special permission to compete in the doubles event with her sister Venus Williams.
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