Serena Williams exits Cincinnati Open, shares moment with daughter Olympia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Serena Williams exited the first round of the Cincinnati Open, part of her ongoing comeback after a lengthy hiatus from competitive tennis. Following her match, she shared an emotional moment with her daughter, Olympia Ohanian, expressing the importance of family support. Despite the result, Williams and her sister Venus played together in doubles, marking their first competition as a pair since 2022. The match with Kostyuk and Stearns ended their run at Cincinnati, but Williams found joy in the experience of competing with her sister.
- •Serena Williams exits Cincinnati Open first round.
- •Shared a moment with daughter Olympia post-match.
- •Teamed with sister Venus for first doubles match since 2022.
- •The duo faced Kostyuk and Stearns in their Cincinnati match.
- •Williams emphasizes fun and family in her comeback journey.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams shares emotional moment with daughter Olympia following major loss
"Serena Williams paid tribute to her eldest daughter, Olympia Ohanian, after exiting the first round of the Cincinnati Open amid her major comeback. See details.
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