Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite in doubles at the Cincinnati Open, a WTA 1000 tournament in Ohio, United States, later this month. The sisters, who have not played together since the 2022 US Open, will compete as a wildcard entry, marking a significant return to their historic partnership (nst.com.my). This will be their first doubles appearance together since 2022, following a long break due to various personal and health reasons.

Serena, 44, has recovered from an injury sustained at Wimbledon and is ready to compete alongside her 46-year-old sister Venus. The Cincinnati Open will serve as a final test before the US Open, where Serena has not participated since 2022 (prosport.ro). The sisters have a combined record of 14 doubles titles, and their return is expected to draw considerable attention from fans and analysts alike.

The wildcard entry allows them to compete in the main draw, with the tournament set to begin soon. Their participation highlights the enduring legacy of the Williams sisters in tennis, despite the challenges they have faced in recent years. The Cincinnati Open will be their first opportunity to play together since their last collaboration in 2022.

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