Williams eliminated by Svitolina in singles at Olympics

At the Rio Olympics, the Williams sisters entered the women's doubles event as heavy favorites, having established an impressive career record of 15–0 in Olympic competition since the year 2000. However, they faced an unexpected defeat in the first round against the Czech team of Lucie Šafářová and Barbora Strýcová. This loss marked a significant departure from their previous dominance in Olympic doubles, where they had not lost a match in over a decade. In singles competition, Serena Williams also faced an early exit, losing to Elina Svitolina in the third round. These outcomes were surprising given the sisters' historical success and high expectations leading into the tournament, highlighting the unpredictable nature of competitive sports.