NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade
Serena and Venus Williams receive wild-card entry for Cincinnati Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will compete as a doubles team at the Cincinnati Open, which begins next week in Mason, Ohio. The sisters received a wild-card entry from tournament organizers to participate in the event.
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The participation of the Williams sisters marks their first doubles appearance together since the 2022 U.S. Open and serves as a lead-up to the upcoming U.S. Open tournament.
Key Facts
- Serena and Venus Williams received a wild-card entry to play doubles at the Cincinnati Open.
- The Cincinnati Open tournament begins next week in Mason, Ohio.
- This is the sisters' first time playing doubles together since the 2022 U.S. Open.
- The Williams sisters have won 14 major titles and three Olympic gold medals in doubles.
- Venus Williams is scheduled to play mixed doubles at the U.S. Open later this month with Alexander Bublik.
- Serena Williams is 44 years old and Venus Williams is 46 years old.
Who's Mentioned
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