Serena and Venus Williams avoid $100,000 fines after skipping US open media duties

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams have avoided potential fines of up to $100,000 after skipping mandatory media duties following their US Open doubles defeat, the Daily Mail reports.

The sisters were eliminated from the doubles competition after losing their opening-round match at Flushing Meadows. Under US Open regulations, players are generally required to attend post-match media sessions, with significant penalties possible for non-compliance, according to the report.

However, Serena and Venus were reportedly spared the hefty sanctions despite not appearing for their scheduled media commitments.

The development follows the highly anticipated return of the Williams sisters to competitive doubles action, which had generated significant attention among tennis fans and media alike.