Serena and Venus Williams will team up once again to compete in the women's doubles at the US Open after being granted a wild card into the event. This marks the first time Serena Williams will play in the main draw at Flushing Meadows since her apparent retirement from the sport at the 2022 US Open.
The sisters previously played together in Cincinnati earlier this month, though they were eliminated in the first round. Their last appearance at the US Open together was in 2022, in what was widely expected to be Serena's final match.
The Williams sisters have a storied history at the US Open, having won the doubles titles in 1999 and 2009. In their nine appearances as a pair, they hold a 27-7 record.
Serena, 44, recently played mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz, reaching the quarterfinals. Venus, 46, is also competing in the women's singles event at this year's tournament. Throughout their careers, the Williams sisters have accumulated 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and two Olympic gold medals. They also shared the No. 1 ranking in women's doubles for eight weeks.