<p>Serena and Venus Williams were deposed as Olympic Games women's doubles champions, their hopes of a fourth gold dashed by Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova in the first round.<br /><br /></p>.<p>It was the sisters' first loss as a doubles team at the Games, having won 15 previous matches together, taking the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.<br /><br />Just a day after 36-year-old Venus, suffering from a virus and stomach complaint, was beaten in the singles, the top-seeded sisters slumped to a 6-3, 6-4 defeat against the experienced Czech pair.<br /><br />"It was what it was. We have a chance to compete for our country and did the best that we can. We had a blast out there," said 34-year-old Serena.<br /><br />"I wouldn't say it was devastating. It was a lot of fun and we will always remember these moments and these matches.<br /><br />"At the end of the day, I think that's what matters most."<br /><br />She added: "So many Olympic doubles golds and Grand Slam titles, it's been awesome."<br />Venus said she and Serena will now focus on the US Open later this month.<br /><br />"It was not our best day. We like to have a chance to play our way into the tournament," said Venus.<br /><br />"But we came up against a very strong team. We wish them the best of luck and we'll get ready for the US Open."<br /><br />Serena is the defending champion in singles while Venus was the title winner in Sydney 16 years ago.<br /><br />Serena is still in contention for back-to-back Olympic titles having defeated Australia's Daria Gavrilova in her singles opener earlier Sunday.<br /></p>
<p>Serena and Venus Williams were deposed as Olympic Games women's doubles champions, their hopes of a fourth gold dashed by Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova in the first round.<br /><br /></p>.<p>It was the sisters' first loss as a doubles team at the Games, having won 15 previous matches together, taking the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.<br /><br />Just a day after 36-year-old Venus, suffering from a virus and stomach complaint, was beaten in the singles, the top-seeded sisters slumped to a 6-3, 6-4 defeat against the experienced Czech pair.<br /><br />"It was what it was. We have a chance to compete for our country and did the best that we can. We had a blast out there," said 34-year-old Serena.<br /><br />"I wouldn't say it was devastating. It was a lot of fun and we will always remember these moments and these matches.<br /><br />"At the end of the day, I think that's what matters most."<br /><br />She added: "So many Olympic doubles golds and Grand Slam titles, it's been awesome."<br />Venus said she and Serena will now focus on the US Open later this month.<br /><br />"It was not our best day. We like to have a chance to play our way into the tournament," said Venus.<br /><br />"But we came up against a very strong team. We wish them the best of luck and we'll get ready for the US Open."<br /><br />Serena is the defending champion in singles while Venus was the title winner in Sydney 16 years ago.<br /><br />Serena is still in contention for back-to-back Olympic titles having defeated Australia's Daria Gavrilova in her singles opener earlier Sunday.<br /></p>