Williams sisters set for doubles match against Stearns and Kostyuk in Cincinnati
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Serena and Venus Williams will team up in the doubles draw at the Cincinnati Open, meeting local player Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk in the first round. This marks the first doubles appearance for the Williams sisters since the 2022 U.S. Open. Both teams received wild cards for the competition, which begins on Sunday, August 16. Serena, returning from retirement, has dealt with a knee injury since Wimbledon, where she and Venus had to withdraw from doubles. Venus recently lost her first-round singles match at the same event on August 14.
- •Serena and Venus haven’t played doubles since the 2022 U.S. Open.
- •They will face Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk in round one.
- •Doubles draw begins August 16 at Lindner Family Tennis Center.
- •Venus lost her first-round singles match on August 14.
- •Stearns won her opening singles match on August 14.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Serena, Venus Williams face intriguing R1 match at 2026 Cincinnati Open
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Williams sisters will face Peyton Stearns in Cincinnati Open doubles
"Serena Williams and Venus Williams, a wildcard entrant into women's doubles at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, have an interesting first round opponent in the team comprised of Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns.
"Serena and Venus Williams will play the team of local Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk in the first round of Cincinnati Open doubles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:01 AMSerena, Venus Williams face intriguing R1 match at 2026 Cincinnati Open
Serena Williams and Venus Williams, a wildcard entrant into women's doubles at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, have an interesting first round opponent in the team comprised of Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 8:40 PMWilliams sisters will face Peyton Stearns in Cincinnati Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will play the team of local Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk in the first round of Cincinnati Open doubles.
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