Serena Williams spends time with family ahead of doubles match at Cincinnati Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Serena Williams was seen enjoying family time with her daughters, Olympia and Adira, before her doubles match at the Cincinnati Open alongside sister Venus Williams. The sisters had planned to play together at Wimbledon but were unable to do so due to Serena's knee injury. In Cincinnati, Serena is focusing on shaking off rust after a four-year retirement while preparing for their first-round match against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. The family was engaged in alternate sports activities, with Olympia playing soccer and Adira practicing baseball with their mother, who is set to compete in doubles at the tournament.
- •Serena and Venus Williams partner for doubles at Cincinnati Open.
- •Serena spent time with her daughters before the match.
- •The sisters had initially planned to play together at Wimbledon.
- •Serena aims to overcome rust before competing in doubles.
- •Olympia and Adira showed interest in sports other than tennis.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ Daughters Turn to Other Sports As She Enjoys Family Time Before Cincinnati Open Exit
"Four years after playing doubles together during Serena Williams’ initial retirement at the 2022 US Open, Venus Williams and the 23-time Grand Slam champion have reunited for doubles at the Cincinnati Open. Ahead of their opening doubles match at the WTA 1000 event, Serena was spotted spending time with her daughters, Olympia and Adira, at the venue, indulging their interest in other sports.
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