Williams sisters draw familiar face in Open doubles

The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, are set to face a familiar foe in the opening round of women's doubles at the US Open. They'll take on the team of Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint, who pulled off a notable upset against Serena at Wimbledon earlier this summer. This draw adds an extra layer of intrigue to their match, as the Williams sisters will surely be looking to bounce back against a team that has already proven it can take down one of the sisters.

This matchup also highlights the competitive nature of women's doubles at the Grand Slams. With top teams often facing off early in the draw, the Williams sisters' opening match is shaping up to be a compelling one. As two of the most successful doubles players in the sport, Serena and Venus will need to be at their best to overcome Chan and Joint, who are clearly hungry for another upset.

What's next to watch is how the Williams sisters respond to this early test. Will they be able to overcome their opponents and make a deep run in the doubles draw? We'll also be keeping an eye on other top teams, such as the reigning champions and top seeds, to see how they fare in the early rounds. With the US Open doubles competition heating up, fans can expect plenty of exciting matchups and storylines to unfold.

Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.