Serena Williams is set to return to competition in doubles with her sister, Venus Williams, as the lead-up to the U.S. Open begins, according to reports from multiple outlets. The sisters are scheduled to partner in doubles at the Cincinnati Open. Serena, 44, will not return to singles play and instead will limit her comeback to the doubles event.
The update comes after a knee-related injury interrupted Serena’s singles comeback at Wimbledon. She and Venus were originally expected to play together at Wimbledon, but Serena’s injury prevented that appearance. The current plan shifts their collaboration to the Cincinnati Open as Serena returns to the court in a doubles format while recovering.
The announcements position the Cincinnati event as the first competitive step back for Serena following the Wimbledon setback, with her road to the U.S. Open starting through doubles alongside Venus.
