Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Summary
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together in four years at the Cincinnati Open but lost in a close game. This was Serena’s first match since Wimbledon, where she had a knee injury, and Venus has been competing in singles and doubles recently.Key Facts
- Serena and Venus Williams lost their doubles match 2-6, 6-1, 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns.
- It was their first doubles match together since 2019 and Serena’s first match since Wimbledon.
- Serena had a knee injury that forced her to miss other doubles matches.
- The sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals together.
- They need wildcards to enter singles or doubles at the upcoming US Open starting August 30.
- Venus has lost her last 13 singles matches but did better in doubles recently.
- The match included a deciding 10-point tie-break, where the Williams sisters lost after a double fault from Venus.
- Serena said playing together again was special and fun despite the loss.
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