The Williams sisters are back. Serena Williams and Venus Williams have been awarded a wild card to compete in the doubles draw at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first doubles appearance together since the 2022 US Open. The announcement was made on Monday, setting the stage for a highly anticipated reunion on the court.
A Storied Doubles Partnership
The duo, who have captured 14 major doubles titles together, including six at Wimbledon, and have also claimed three Olympic gold medals, are set to add another chapter to their legendary partnership. Their last doubles match was at the 2022 US Open, where they fell to the Czech pair of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.
Last month, the sisters were forced to withdraw from the doubles draw at Wimbledon due to a knee injury sustained by Serena, who is 44. The injury cut short Serena's highly anticipated return to Grand Slam tennis after a four-year hiatus, as she lost in the first round of singles to Australian teenager Maya Joint.
Cincinnati Open: A Return to Action
Venus, 46, has also received a singles wild card for the Cincinnati Open, which begins on 11 August. The tournament will serve as a key tune-up for the US Open, which starts on 31 August in New York. Fans will be eager to see if the sisters can recapture the magic that made them one of the most dominant pairs in tennis history.
The wild card entry into the Cincinnati doubles draw is a significant boost for the tournament, which will now feature one of the most iconic sibling duos in sports. It also raises questions about their potential participation in the US Open doubles, as they look to build momentum ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year.
