The Williams revived the pair that went on to win 14 Grand Slam doubles trophies but this time they were outscored by the Czechs 7-6 (5) 6-4 in front of a crowd at the grand Arthur Ashe Stadium, Center Court. in Flushing Meadows, New York.
The first set exhibited a fairly even process, so much so that a tiebreaker was needed. In the tie-break, the Americans blew a 5-3 lead, losing the next four points in a row.
In the second set, the Europeans went ahead 4-1, although the reaction of the Williams came, who won three games in a row and matched the score, although they could not sustain it later.
The elimination allows Serena Williams, 40, to focus on singles competition at the US Open, the tournament where she is expected to put an end to her legendary career.
On the other hand, the Czech duo will have as their next rival, in the second round, the duo made up of the Chilean Alexa Guarachi and the Slovenian Andreja Klepac, thirteenth seeds.
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