Tennis legends Serena and
The pair recently signaled their return to competitive doubles action at the Cincinnati Open, ending a hiatus that had lasted nearly four years. Their inclusion in the New York field represents their ninth joint appearance in the
A Storied Partnership Returns to Flushing Meadows
Throughout their illustrious careers, the
The sisters had originally planned to compete as a team at Wimbledon earlier this summer. However, those plans were derailed when Serena sustained a knee injury during her opening-round singles match at the All England Club, forcing the duo to withdraw from the tournament.
As the US Open approaches, Serena is set to focus exclusively on the doubles event. Her recent preparation included a run to the quarterfinals in the mixed doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz, though the duo was ultimately defeated by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Venus, 46, has also been granted a wild card to compete in the singles draw.
The main draw for the US Open is scheduled to commence this Sunday, with the doubles competition slated to begin later in the week. Fans will be watching closely as the sisters look to add another performance to their extensive history at the tournament.
