Serena and Venus Williams return but fall short in doubles at Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Serena and Venus Williams faced Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open on August 17. In their first match together in four years, the sisters lost 2-6, 6-1, 10-8 after a hard-fought battle that saw them recover from an early deficit. The defeat was sealed by a double fault from Venus while trying to save match point. The sisters intended to play at Wimbledon earlier this summer but had to postpone due to Serena's injury. Both now look to the upcoming US Open, which begins on August 30.
- •Serena and Venus were granted a wildcard for Cincinnati Open.
- •They last played doubles together at the 2022 US Open.
- •The match ended after a tight 10-point tiebreak.
- •The sisters pushed back after losing the first set.
- •US Open will start on August 30, with wildcard entries needed.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Serena and Venus Williams beaten in thriller on return to doubles action
"The pair were pipped by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in their first match together for four years
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