US Open: Williams Sisters Learn First Opponents, With Serena Eyeing Revenge
The US Open women's doubles draw has set up a spicy first challenge for Serena and Venus Williams: the sisters will face Maya Joint, the Australian who beat Serena at Wimbledon, this time in a highly anticipated doubles showdown.
The women's doubles draw, released yesterday, has revealed the first pair that will face Serena and Venus Williams.
Back in doubles after a aborted attempt at Wimbledon, the two sisters, aged 44 and 46 respectively, will run into an opponent who caused Serena trouble at Wimbledon.
Maya Joint Meets Serena Again
Indeed, Australia's Maya Joint will once again be on the other side of the net, teaming up with Taiwan's Hao-ching Chan.
On the London grass, Joint had claimed her fourth main-tour win of the season by defeating Serena Williams in three sets (6-3, 6-7, 6-3).
This time, the world No. 72 will face the American again — in doubles and on hard court — with the Williams sisters undoubtedly looking to settle the score.
