Serena and Venus Williams to Reunite for Grand Slam Tournament
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the women's doubles tournament at the US Open starting Sunday, August 30. The sisters received a wild card entry on August 26 for their first Grand Slam appearance as a pair in four years. While Serena Williams is sidelined from singles competition due to injury, the duo aims for their third US Open doubles title in their 10th appearance at the event. This reunion coincides with other major storylines, including Novak Djokovic chasing a 25th major and Carlos Alcaraz defending his title.
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- ✓ The US Open 2026 starts on August 30.
- ✓ Novak Djokovic is pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- ✓ Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion and returns after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury.
- ✓ The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the tennis season.
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The tournament officially began on August 30.
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Williams Sisters Reunite for US Open Doubles as Tournament Begins
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the women's doubles tournament at the US Open starting Sunday, August 30. The sisters received a wild card entry on August 26 for their first Grand Slam appearance as a pair in four years. While Serena Williams is sidelined from singles competition due to injury, the duo aims for their third US Open doubles title in their 10th appearance at the event. This reunion coincides with other major storylines, including Novak Djokovic chasing a 25th major and Carlos Alcaraz defending his title.
Why it matters
The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the season. The event takes place at Flushing Meadows in New York. This year features several high-profile returns and record attempts across the men's and women's draws.
What is confirmed
- The US Open 2026 starts on August 30.
- Novak Djokovic is pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion and returns after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury.
- The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the tennis season.
Still unconfirmed
- Aryna Sabalenka is targeting a third consecutive title in New York.
- USTA chief Craig Tiley is facing criticism from a tennis insider regarding scheduling for Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams.
What to watch next
- Results of the first round of women's doubles
- Progress of Novak Djokovic toward a 25th major
- Carlos Alcaraz's performance in his first Grand Slam since his wrist injury
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Williams Sisters Receive Wild Card for 2026 US Open Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the 2026 US Open women's doubles tournament after receiving a wild card entry on August 26. This marks their first Grand Slam appearance as a pair in four years. Serena Williams enters the doubles draw following a mixed-doubles quarterfinal run with Carlos Alcaraz that ended on August 25. The sisters seek their third US Open doubles title in their 10th appearance at the New York event, though Serena will not participate in the singles competition due to injury.
Why it matters
The Williams sisters have previously won the US Open doubles championship twice. Serena's return to the tournament follows a period of injury recovery.
What is confirmed
- Serena and Venus Williams received a wild card for the 2026 US Open women's doubles main draw.
- The sisters have not competed together at a Grand Slam in four years.
- Serena Williams reached the mixed-doubles quarterfinals with Carlos Alcaraz on August 25.
What to watch next
- Match results for the Williams sisters in the doubles draw
- Official schedule for the women's doubles tournament
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Serena and Venus Williams Receive US Open Women's Doubles Wild Card
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for the women's doubles championship at the 2026 U.S. Open after receiving a wild card entry. This marks the first time the sisters have competed together at a Grand Slam in four years. Serena Williams will skip the singles event as she returns from injury. The pair previously won the U.S. Open doubles title twice and are now seeking a third championship and their 10th appearance together in New York.
Why it matters
Serena Williams previously retired from the sport in 2022 following a loss to Ajla Tomljanovic. The sisters recently partnered at the Cincinnati Open, but a planned reunion at Wimbledon did not occur.
What is confirmed
- Serena and Venus Williams received a wild card for the U.S. Open women's doubles championship.
- The sisters have not played together at a Grand Slam in four years.
- Serena and Venus Williams have won the U.S. Open doubles event twice.
- Serena Williams is skipping the singles competition due to injury.
What to watch next
- The announcement of the sisters' first match schedule
- Results of the women's doubles opening rounds
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Serena and Venus Williams to Reunite for Grand Slam Tournament
Serena Williams will compete in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open after receiving a wildcard for the main draw. The duo has a combined 46 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles. Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams recently partnered in the women's doubles event at the Cincinnati Open. This will be Serena Williams' return to the US Open after four years.
Why it matters
The US Open mixed doubles event will feature a high-profile pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz. This partnership has generated significant interest and debate among fans. Serena Williams has not played singles since an injury at Wimbledon. The Williams sisters are highly accomplished tennis players with a large following.
What is confirmed
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up in the US Open mixed doubles event.
- Serena Williams has not played singles since she suffered an injury at Wimbledon.
- Serena Williams is set to return to the U.S. Open for the first time in four years.
- The duo brings a combined 46 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles to the competition.
Still unconfirmed
- There has been speculation that Serena Williams will play in the US Open singles event.
What to watch next
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz's performance in the US Open mixed doubles event
- Serena Williams' potential participation in the US Open singles event
- The US Open draw and potential matchups for Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to Team Up for US Open Mixed Doubles
Serena Williams will return to the US Open to compete in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. Tournament organizers confirmed the pairing on Saturday, awarding the 44-year-old Williams and the 23-year-old Alcaraz a wildcard for the main draw. The duo brings a combined 46 Grand Slam titles in singles and doubles to the competition. This partnership follows months of speculation and comes shortly after Alcaraz announced his own comeback in New York.
Why it matters
Serena Williams is returning to professional play following a knee injury that sidelined her from Wimbledon. She previously accepted a doubles wildcard for the Cincinnati Open to reunite with her sister, Venus Williams. This mixed doubles entry adds another layer to her return to the Grand Slam circuit.
What is confirmed
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open.
- The pair received a wildcard for the main draw of the doubles competition.
- Williams and Alcaraz hold a combined 46 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old and Carlos Alcaraz is 23 years old.
What to watch next
- Results of the Cincinnati Open doubles match between Serena and Venus Williams
- Official match schedule for the US Open mixed doubles draw
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Serena and Venus Williams to Reunite for Cincinnati Open Doubles
Serena Williams, 44, and Venus Williams, 46, have accepted a main draw doubles wildcard for the Cincinnati Open. This WTA 1000 event in Ohio begins in mid-August and serves as the primary tune-up for the US Open. This marks the first time the sisters have competed in a doubles tournament together since the 2022 US Open. Serena is returning from a knee injury that prevented a planned reunion at Wimbledon. While Serena will not play singles, Venus has recently competed in Toronto and the Mubadala DC Open.
Why it matters
The sisters are using the Cincinnati event to prepare for the US Open, where they seek entry via protected rankings or wildcards. Their partnership is one of the most successful in tennis history. This return follows a period of injury and retirement speculation for Serena.
What is confirmed
- Serena and Venus Williams accepted a main draw doubles wildcard for the Cincinnati Open.
- The Cincinnati Open is a WTA 1000 event starting in mid-August.
- This is the first competitive doubles appearance for the sisters since the 2022 US Open.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old and Venus Williams is 46 years old.
- A knee injury prevented the sisters from reuniting at Wimbledon.
Still unconfirmed
- Venus Williams will partner with Alexandra Eala for doubles in Toronto.
- Venus Williams will partner with Alexander Bublik for mixed doubles at the US Open.
What to watch next
- Official US Open entry status for Serena and Venus Williams
- Match results from the Cincinnati Open doubles draw
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Serena and Venus Williams to Partner in Cincinnati Open Doubles
Serena Williams, 44, will return from a Wimbledon injury to partner her sister Venus, 46, in doubles at the Cincinnati Open. The pair received a wildcard entry into the tournament. Serena will not compete in singles. This reunion serves as a precursor to the US Open, where both sisters are seeking entry through wildcards or protected rankings. Venus recently competed in the Mubadala DC Open, where she won a doubles match with Diana Shnaider before losing her opening singles round to Anastasia Potapova.
Why it matters
The Williams sisters are attempting to secure spots at the 2026 US Open. Serena is currently managing recovery from an injury sustained during Wimbledon. Their return to competitive play in Cincinnati marks a shift from Venus's recent pairing with Diana Shnaider.
What is confirmed
- Serena and Venus Williams received a wildcard into the Cincinnati Open.
- Serena Williams will play doubles with Venus but will not play singles at the Cincinnati Open.
- Venus Williams lost to Anastasia Potapova in the opening round of the Mubadala DC Open.
- Serena Williams is 44 and Venus Williams is 46.
Still unconfirmed
- Jon Wertheim of Tennis Channel reported the sisters are expected to potentially play at the US Open.
What to watch next
- Serena Williams' physical readiness for singles competition following the Cincinnati doubles event.
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Serena and Venus Williams to Partner for Cincinnati Open Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite in doubles at the Cincinnati Open after receiving wildcards into the tournament. Serena, 44, is returning from a Wimbledon injury and will not compete in singles. This appearance serves as a precursor to the US Open later this month. Venus, 46, recently competed in the Mubadala DC Open, where she won her first match with Diana Shnaider before losing in the opening round to Anastasia Potapova in a match lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Why it matters
The sisters are attempting to secure spots in the 2026 US Open through wildcards or protected rankings. Serena's return is complicated by recent injury doubts. Their pairing follows Venus's recent efforts to establish new doubles partnerships.
What is confirmed
- Serena and Venus Williams received wildcards to play doubles at the Cincinnati Open.
- Serena Williams is 44 and will not play singles in Cincinnati.
- Venus Williams is 46.
- Venus Williams lost to Anastasia Potapova in the opening round of the Mubadala DC Open.
- The match between Venus Williams and Anastasia Potapova lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Still unconfirmed
- Serena Williams is among the biggest injury doubts before the US Open.
What to watch next
- Official entry confirmation for the 2026 US Open for both sisters.
- Results of the Williams sisters' doubles matches in Cincinnati.
- Updates on Serena Williams' physical recovery from her Wimbledon injury.
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Venus Williams Partners with Diana Shnaider at DC Open
Venus Williams has formed a new doubles pairing with Diana Shnaider. The duo won their first match at the Mubadala DC Open. This follows a failed attempt to partner with Alexandra Eala.
What's confirmed:
- Venus Williams and Diana Shnaider won their first match together at the Mubadala DC Open.
- Alexandra Eala withdrew from a doubles stint with Venus Williams days before their first match at the Mubadala DC Open.
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Serena Williams Knee Injury Threatens Doubles Reunion With Venus
Serena Williams suffered a right knee injury during her singles return at Wimbledon. The injury puts her planned doubles partnership with Venus Williams in doubt. She is currently attempting to recover before a match scheduled for Friday.
What's confirmed:
- Serena Williams injured her right knee during her Wimbledon singles return.
- The injury to Serena Williams has put her doubles reunion with Venus Williams in doubt.
Still unconfirmed:
- Venus Williams said she cannot wait to play doubles with Serena.
- Serena Williams is racing to recover specifically for a match this Friday.
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Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon for Singles and Doubles
Serena Williams will return to professional tennis at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. She accepted wild card entries for both singles and doubles competition. She will partner with Venus Williams for the doubles event.
What's confirmed:
- Serena Williams accepted a wild card to play singles at Wimbledon.
- Serena Williams will play doubles with Venus Williams at Wimbledon.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old.
Still unconfirmed:
- Serena Williams announced her comeback during the French Open.
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Serena and Venus Williams Return to Wimbledon for Singles and Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will compete as a doubles team at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Serena Williams is also returning to singles play after accepting a wild card. This marks Serena's first return to tournament play since 2022.
What's confirmed:
- Serena and Venus Williams will compete in women's doubles at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card.
- Serena Williams is playing both singles and doubles at the tournament.
- This is Serena Williams' first return to tournament play since 2022.
- Serena Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.
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Serena and Venus Williams Arrive in London for Wimbledon Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will compete as doubles partners at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships after accepting a wild card. Serena Williams has arrived at the venue with her daughters and husband. Her daughter Olympia motivated the decision to reunite with Venus.
What's confirmed:
- Serena and Venus Williams will compete as doubles partners at Wimbledon.
- The sisters accepted a wild card entry for the event.
- Serena Williams has arrived at SW19 with her two daughters and husband Alexis Ohanian.
- Serena Williams stated her daughter Olympia was the driving force behind the reunion.
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Serena and Venus Williams Set for Wimbledon 2026 Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite for the doubles competition at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. The sisters accepted a wild card entry for the event. Play begins on June 29.
What's confirmed:
- Serena and Venus Williams accepted a wild card entry for the Wimbledon doubles tournament.
- The sisters have won six Wimbledon doubles titles together.
- Serena Williams is 44 and Venus Williams is 45.
Still unconfirmed:
- The 2026 Championships start on June 29.
- Serena Williams recently lost a doubles match at the Berlin Open.
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Serena and Venus Williams Reunite for Wimbledon 2026 Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon 2026. The sisters entered the tournament through a wild card. They have previously won the Wimbledon doubles title six times.
What's confirmed:
- Serena and Venus Williams received a wild card for the Wimbledon 2026 women's doubles.
- The sisters are six-time Wimbledon doubles champions.
Still unconfirmed:
- Serena Williams recently played at Berlin and Queen's.
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Serena and Venus Williams to Pair for Wimbledon 2026 Doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the women's doubles at Wimbledon 2026. The sisters entered the tournament via a wild card. They are now seeking their seventh doubles title together.
What's confirmed:
- Serena and Venus Williams will compete in doubles at Wimbledon 2026.
- The sisters received a wild card entry for the tournament.
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Williams sisters reunite for Wimbledon doubles wildcard entry
Serena and Venus Williams will compete together in the women's doubles at Wimbledon 2026 after receiving a wildcard entry. Their first Grand Slam pairing since 2016 marks a highly anticipated reunion for tennis fans. The sisters last won a doubles title together in 2016. Their return is framed as a reward for their enduring impact on the sport.
What's confirmed:
- Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at Wimbledon 2026 as wildcard entries.
- This marks their first Grand Slam doubles partnership since 2016, when they last won a title together.
- The wildcard is described by organizers as a reward for their contributions to tennis.
- Serena’s return to competitive play at Wimbledon is her first since 2022.
- Their reunion follows encouragement from Serena’s daughter, who reportedly urged her to play with Venus.
Still unconfirmed:
- Serena’s decision to return was influenced by a private conversation with a close family member (unspecified beyond Serena’s daughter).
- The sisters are aiming to chase another Wimbledon doubles title, though no official statement confirms this as a primary goal.
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