Venus Williams teams with Diana Shnaider at Mubadala DC Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Venus Williams has changed her doubles partner for the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, now teaming with Diana Shnaider. Initially slated to pair with Alexandra Eala, Eala's absence from the doubles draw attracted attention after the draw was revealed. Both players were seen training together shortly before the announcement, and the reason for the switch remains unclear. The tournament kicks off on July 27, with qualifying matches currently underway.
- •Williams was expected to play doubles with Eala.
- •Eala is not in the doubles draw for the tournament.
- •Williams is now partnering with Diana Shnaider.
- •Qualifying matches for the DC Open are currently underway.
- •Main draw play begins on July 27.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala Explains Why She Parted Ways With Venus Williams at DC Open – ‘I Don’t Have the Capacity Yet’
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala gives confusing nonanswer about skipping doubles with Venus at Mubadala DC Open
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Venus Williams Opens Up After Sudden Split With Alexandra Eala As New DC Open Partner Sparks Confusion
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Venus Williams ‘re-pairs’, not playing doubles with Alexandra Eala at Mubadala DC Open
"Venus Williams and Alexandra Eala are no longer playing doubles together at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. Their sudden separation has sparked confusion across the tennis community, as the American legend appears in the doubles draw with a new partner.
"Alexandra Eala and Venus Williams generated immense excitement when it was announced they would team up for doubles at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. They were even spotted practicing together at the tournament venue before a sudden change of plans.
"In an abrupt and unexpected change, Alexandra Eala and Venus Williams are not playing women's doubles at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:30 AMAlexandra Eala Explains Why She Parted Ways With Venus Williams at DC Open – ‘I Don’t Have the Capacity Yet’
Alexandra Eala and Venus Williams generated immense excitement when it was announced they would team up for doubles at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. They were even spotted practicing together at the tournament venue before a sudden change of plans.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 11:53 PMAlexandra Eala gives confusing nonanswer about skipping doubles with Venus at Mubadala DC Open
Alexandra Eala does not really explain why she and Venus Williams are not playing doubles at the Mubadala DC Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:12 AMVenus Williams Opens Up After Sudden Split With Alexandra Eala As New DC Open Partner Sparks Confusion
Venus Williams and Alexandra Eala are no longer playing doubles together at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. Their sudden separation has sparked confusion across the tennis community, as the American legend appears in the doubles draw with a new partner.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:34 PMReport: Venus Williams ‘re-pairs’, not playing doubles with Alexandra Eala at Mubadala DC Open
In an abrupt and unexpected change, Alexandra Eala and Venus Williams are not playing women's doubles at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open.
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