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NewsWSVN 7 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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Why It Matters

The appearance marks the first time the sisters have played doubles together since the 2022 U.S. Open and serves as a competitive preparation for the upcoming U.S. Open.

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.
  • The sisters last played a doubles match together at the 2022 U.S. Open.
  • The pair has won 14 major titles and three Olympic gold medals in doubles play.
  • Venus Williams is 46 years old.
  • Serena Williams is 44 years old.
  • Venus Williams is scheduled to play mixed doubles with Alexander Bublik at the U.S. Open later this month.
  • This is the first time the sisters have teamed up for the Cincinnati Open.

Who's Mentioned

locationMason, Ohio“Location of the Cincinnati Open.”organizationU.S. Open“Major tennis tournament.”organizationCincinnati Open“Tennis tournament held in Mason, Ohio.”personSerena Williams“Professional tennis player participating in the Cincinnati Open.”personAlexander Bublik“Tennis player partnering with Venus Williams for mixed doubles.”personVenus Williams“Professional tennis player participating in the Cincinnati Open.”