It’s hard to name a more iconic sports duo than the Williams sisters.

Since the 1990s, Serena and Venus Williams have been making waves in the world of tennis.

They’ve inspired women around the world with their triumphant stories.

Williams sisters attending event

Despite this, they persevered and became legends who are now synonymous with women’s tennis.

In a press conference, a smiling Venus jokingly shared how her younger sister asked her to play.

“I don’t think we’ve played [doubles] since 2016.”

Williams sisters at U.S. Open

That bond and determination they shared shone through at the tournament.

The U.S. Open was meant to be part of her farewell tour.

Unfortunately, the sisters lost during the first round to opponents Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova (viaU.S.

Serena and Venus WIlliams

The final score count was 7-6 in the first set and 6-4 in the second.