Serena and Venus Williams are set to team up once again at the U.S. Open, having secured a wild card entry into the doubles tournament that they have previously won twice. Serena made her return to the tennis scene this summer after a four-year hiatus, with plans to play alongside her sister at Wimbledon derailed by a knee injury that forced her withdrawal from singles competition. Despite a recent early exit at the Cincinnati Open, the Williams sisters boast a strong history at the U.S. Open, having clinched the doubles title in 1999 and 2009 and maintaining a commendable record of 27-7 across their nine appearances.
At the age of 44, Serena paired up with Carlos Alcaraz for mixed doubles, achieving one victory before bowing out in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Venus, aged 46, is gearing up for the women’s singles event at the tournament. The formidable duo of Serena and Venus has a remarkable track record, having clinched a total of 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and secured Olympic gold medals in 2000, 2008, and 2012. Their dominance in women’s doubles was highlighted by an eight-week stint as the world’s top-ranked pair.
Although Serena decided not to compete in the singles competition at this year’s U.S. Open, where she has previously claimed six of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she is optimistic about her fitness level to participate in the doubles events. The sisters’ initial triumph in the U.S. Open doubles coincided with Serena’s first singles victory at the same tournament, with their partnership reaching its pinnacle about a decade later. Their success continued with wins at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2009, followed by a repeat victory at Flushing Meadows later that summer. Subsequent triumphs at the Australian Open in 2010 and the French Open solidified their status as holders of all four major doubles titles at the time.
The commencement of the women’s doubles tournament is scheduled for September 3rd, where the Williams sisters will be aiming to add to their impressive legacy on the court.