Williams sisters choke in tennis reunion as Aussie stars in epic fightback
Aussie Maya Joint has led a stunning comeback to knock the Williams sisters out of the US Open doubles competition in the first round.
Aussie Maya Joint has led a stunning comeback to knock the Williams sisters out of the US Open doubles competition in the first round.
There are no Aussie women left in the US Open singles draw after the remaining four were all knocked out on a brutal day at Flushing Meadows.
The quartet all came from a set behind to secure victories, taking out seeds and big names in an outstanding day for Australian tennis.
Just two Ausies remain after Maya Joint was unable to replicate the performance that eliminated Serena Williams in the opening round.
Williams’ doubles coach Rennae Stubbs has blasted a ‘lack of empathy’ for her post-match media snub as her reunion with sister Venus hangs under a cloud.
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return was over before it really began, and her decision to snub a regulation post-match duty raised eyebrows.
Australian women's tennis is in a boom period, with several youngsters emerging as possible contenders to take Ash Barty's crown.
It's been a lean few years on the WTA tour but suddenly there is reason to get excited for Aussie tennis fans.
Alex de Minaur could scarcely have copped a more difficult draw less than an hour after another vicious Australian Open blow for the locals emerged.
Welcome to our live coverage of the draw for the 2026 Australian Open, where players will battle for $111m in prize money.