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Williams sisters to resume doubles at Cincinnati Open

Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard to play doubles at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first partnership in four years.

  • The Williams sisters have won 14 major doubles titles together and three Olympic gold medals.
  • They last played doubles together at the US Open in 2022.
  • Venus Williams has also received a singles wildcard for the Cincinnati Open.

Serena and Venus Williams are set to resume their doubles partnership for the first time in four years after being granted a wildcard to the Cincinnati Open.

The pair have won 14 major doubles titles together, including six at Wimbledon, plus three Olympic gold medals. This year's tournament will mark their debut as a team in Cincinnati.

They last played doubles together at the US Open in 2022, where they lost to Czechs Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova in Serena's final tournament before her comeback on grass this summer.

Venus was also given a singles wildcard. The 46-year-old reached the semifinals there in 2012 and the quarterfinals in 2019.

Last month, the sisters had to withdraw from the doubles draw at Wimbledon as Serena, 44, suffered a knee injury in her first-round singles defeat to Australian Maya Joint.

The WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati runs from August 11 to 23 and could provide a stepping stone for Serena to return to the US Open, where she lost in the third round of singles to Ajla Tomljanovic four years ago.

Why this matters: The Williams sisters are one of the most successful doubles teams in tennis history, and their return to partnership is a significant moment for the sport.

What this means for you: Fans of the Williams sisters can watch them compete together again at the Cincinnati Open, which starts on August 11.

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