Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite on the doubles court after receiving a wildcard entry for the women’s doubles event at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
This will mark another chapter in one of the greatest partnerships in tennis history.
The iconic sisters will compete together for the first time since the 2022 US Open, ending a four-year absence as a doubles pair.
Tournament organizers confirmed the wildcard entry ahead of the WTA 1000 event, with the Cincinnati Open scheduled to run from August 11 to August 23. Venus Williams has also been handed a singles wildcard, while Serena continues her comeback after returning to professional tennis earlier this year.
The reunion comes after disappointment at Wimbledon, where the sisters had hoped to compete together before Serena was forced to withdraw from the doubles event due to a knee injury sustained during her singles return.
Cincinnati now offers the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion another opportunity to build match fitness ahead of the US Open.
The Williams sisters remain the most successful doubles team of the modern era. Together, they have won 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles without losing a major final, along with three Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles.
Their remarkable chemistry and dominance transformed women’s doubles tennis over two decades.
Serena, now 44, returned to competitive tennis earlier this season after nearly four years away from the sport. Although her comeback has been interrupted by injury, her participation in Cincinnati signals another important step toward regaining competitive rhythm.
Venus, 46, has continued to make sporadic appearances on the WTA Tour and will also look to make an impact in the singles competition.
Their presence is expected to be one of the biggest attractions at the Cincinnati Open, with fans eager to watch the legendary duo share the court once again.
Beyond their trophy-laden partnership, Serena and Venus have inspired generations of players and played a pivotal role in elevating women’s tennis globally.
As the North American hard-court swing gathers momentum ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season, all eyes will be on whether the Williams sisters can roll back the years and produce another memorable run together in Cincinnati.