Serena, Venus enjoy 'fun' return to doubles in loss
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
The Williams sisters are back together on the court, and fans are loving every minute of it. Serena and Venus Williams' first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open was a highly anticipated event, and although they came up just short against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open, the excitement was palpable. The loss won't show up in the win-loss column, but it's a promising sign for the sisters as they look to make a deep run in the upcoming US Open.
Their return to doubles competition is a significant development, especially with the US Open just around the corner. The Williams sisters have a rich history of success in doubles, with 14 Grand Slam titles between them. While their singles careers have been well-documented, their doubles partnership has been a fan favorite for years. This appearance in Cincinnati is a great tune-up for the US Open, where they'll look to make an impact in the doubles draw.
What's next for the Williams sisters? Will they continue to play doubles together, or was this a one-off appearance? Fans will be keeping a close eye on their schedule leading up to the US Open. As for Kostyuk and Stearns, their win over the Williams sisters is a confidence booster heading into the final stretch of the season. Can they build on this momentum and make a deep run in the Cincinnati Open and beyond? Tour fans will be watching closely.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.