Serena and Venus Williams return to Cincinnati Open for doubles competition
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Serena Williams will make her long-awaited return to the Cincinnati Open, participating in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams, after four years. The tournament runs from August 11-23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. They have been awarded a wild card for the doubles event, marking their first appearances as a team since 2022. Both sisters have significant achievements together, including 14 major titles and three Olympic gold medals. Serena's last singles match was at Wimbledon in July, where she had to withdraw from doubles due to a knee injury.
- •Williams sisters receive a wild card for the Cincinnati Open doubles tournament.
- •Serena last played at the Cincinnati Open in 2022, losing in the Round of 64.
- •The sisters have not competed together since the 2022 U.S. Open.
- •Venus Williams also receives a singles wild card for the tournament.
- •They aim to add to their record of 14 major doubles titles.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Williams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles
- 6:20 PMBBC Sport — Williams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles
- 5:20 PMThe Guardian Sport — Serena and Venus Williams set to play doubles in Cincinnati as US Open nears
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams to return to Cincinnati Open after four years
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Serena and Venus Williams to resume doubles partnership with Cincinnati Open wildcard
"Pair last played doubles at the 2022 US Open Serena returned to action at Wimbledon before injury US Open begins 31 August in New York Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set to make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut this month after being awarded a wild card on Monday, marking their return to doubles action for the first time since 2022. The Williams sisters have won 14 major doubles titles, including six at Wimbledon, plus three Olympic gold medals. Continue reading...
"The Williams sisters have been granted a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open doubles tournament, where they will make their debut as a team
"Serena and Venus Williams are set to play at the Cincinnati Open after being awarded a wild card for the women's doubles draw.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:21 PMWilliams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are given a wildcard entry for the women's doubles at the Cincinnati Open.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 6:20 PMWilliams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are given a wildcard entry for the women's doubles at the Cincinnati Open.
- The Guardian SportAug 3, 2026, 5:20 PMSerena and Venus Williams set to play doubles in Cincinnati as US Open nears
Pair last played doubles at the 2022 US Open Serena returned to action at Wimbledon before injury US Open begins 31 August in New York Serena Williams and Venus Williams are set to make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut this month after being awarded a wild card on Monday, marking their return to doubles action for the first time since 2022. The Williams sisters have won 14 major doubles titles, including six at Wimbledon, plus three Olympic gold medals. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:05 PMSerena Williams to return to Cincinnati Open after four years
The Williams sisters have been awarded a doubles wild card for the Cincinnati Open.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:00 PMSerena and Venus Williams to resume doubles partnership with Cincinnati Open wildcard
The Williams sisters have been granted a wildcard for the Cincinnati Open doubles tournament, where they will make their debut as a team
- Sky Sports—Serena to resume comeback alongside sister Venus in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams are set to play at the Cincinnati Open after being awarded a wild card for the women's doubles draw.
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