Williams 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.

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Williams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles

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BBC Published 3 August 2026

Williams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles

Guardian Published 3 August 2026

Serena 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 s…

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