Tennis superstar sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams are teaming up once again!
The Williams sisters were slated to play at Wimbledon in June. However, they had to withdraw from the competition after Serena sustained a knee injury.
They then reunited at the Cincinnati Open, but their journey was cut short following their match loss. Now, online onlookers have renewed hope for a star-studded Williams reunion as they stage a surprise comeback.
On Wednesday, US Open tournament organizers announced that the Williams sisters would play the women’s doubles at the 2026 US Open.
A statement from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) read, “Serena and Venus Williams will receive a wild card entry into the 2026 US Open Women’s Doubles Championship, as the USTA announced US Open women’s and men’s doubles wild cards today,” per PEOPLE Magazine.
Serena and Venus have won two women’s doubles titles at the US Open, once in 1999 and again in 2009. They have won 12 other times at the three other Grand Slams.
This comes as good news to supporters who had eagerly anticipated the sisters’ return at Wimbledon earlier this year, and later again at the Cincinnati Open.
Serena And Venus Williams’ Highly Anticipated Return Was Cut Short
The siblings had their much-talked-about return at the Cincinnati Open last week, but it ended in disappointment.
According to The Blast, the dynamic duo lost to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns, 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8). Serena and Venus lost the first round against Kostyuk and Stearns, but fought back for a second-round win, forcing the match to a third-set tiebreak.
The two sisters fought hard to bring a six-point lead to a one-point deficit. However, the match was lost as Venus double-faulted on the final point.
The tennis superstars were unfazed by the loss, but rather grateful for the opportunity to return to the field together. Venus shared that they had waited a long time for the return and they would eventually find their way back to each other.
“We give each other so much grace and encouragement. This is our first time playing together in forever, and I think we’re really getting [into] our stride,” she declared.
Alexis Ohanian And Daughters Olympia And Adira Supported Serena Williams at the US Open
As fans anticipate seeing the sisters, Serena has already made her US Open debut surrounded by familial love shared.
On Tuesday, Serena’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, shared a photo of himself with their daughters, Alexis Olympia and Adira River Ohanian, at her Mixed Doubles match.
In the photo, Alexis was seen with his arm around Olympia, while she carried Adira in her arms. They watched Serena play alongside pro Carlos Alcaraz. “Always cheering for mama @serenawilliams (and @carlitosalcarazz !!),” the caption read.
Serena Williams Shared Her Court Comeback To Prepare For US Open
The tennis superstar seems to have support both at home and from her fans, as they were excited to see her make a court comeback in preparation for the US Open.
After the 44-year-old took a step back from Wimbledon with sister Venus following her knee injury, supporters feared that it was retirement for the tennis legend.
However, Serena reminded fans why she was at the top of the sport by making a court comeback, as shared on her Instagram story. The athlete was seen in athletic wear, casually hitting a tennis ball back and forth as she prepared for the Grand Slam tournament, per The Blast.
Serena Williams Shared The Reason For Her Surprising Return
The 23-time Grand Slam champion took a hiatus in 2022, which was why it was such a surprise when she announced her bounce-back four years later.
Earlier in June, the athlete revealed the reason why. As reported by The Blast, Serena credited her daughter, Olympia, as her main motivation.
“Well, I think it’s going to be fun. My daughter Olympia told me that I should play with Venus. She’s always right,” the athlete shared. “She’s very serious, she’s very smart. She’s very wise.”
She also attributed her decision to her sister Venus and alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, sharing that watching them accomplish amazing things in their respective fields was a huge motivation.
