Venus and Serena Williams to play US Open doubles together

Tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams are set to reunite on the court for the women's doubles competition at the US Open. The iconic American sisters were granted a wildcard entry by the tournament organizers, signaling a highly anticipated return to doubles play for the pair.

Their recent reunion in Cincinnati marked their first time competing together in four years. While their comeback in Cincinnati ended in a first-round defeat, their previous partnership at the US Open in 2022 also saw an early exit. Despite these recent results, the Williams sisters bring an unparalleled legacy to the doubles court.

Collectively, Venus and Serena have achieved remarkable success as a doubles team, amassing 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals. Their dominance in women's doubles is legendary. While Serena will not compete in the singles draw, she also participated in mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz. Venus, however, received a wildcard for the singles tournament as well.

Serena Williams' participation in the US Open is particularly significant as she has previously indicated this tournament could be her last professional event. Her doubles partnership with Venus adds another layer of intrigue to the final Grand Slam of the season.