Source: Essentially Sports
Serena and Venus Williams narrowly avoided a hefty $100,000 fine after failing to fulfill mandatory media obligations following their first-round doubles exit at the US Open. The sisters lost a closely contested match against Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching but did not attend the post-match press conference, which is required for players at Grand Slam events. The situation drew attention as the Williams sisters have been prominent figures in tennis for years. Their absence from media duties raised questions about the enforcement of rules regarding player conduct after matches, especially for high-profile athletes.
