World : Serena, Venus Williams Beaten On Doubles Return At Cincinnati Open
LONDON, Aug 18 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Serena and Venus Williams were beaten in their first doubles match together after four years at the Cincinnati Open, going down 2-6, 6-1, 10-8 against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns, PA Media/dpa reported.
Venus Williams has been granted a wild card entry into the 2022 US Open singles tournament at the age of 46, according to the International Tennis Federation. This makes her the oldest singles entrant at the Grand Slam event since Renee Richards in 1981. The U.S. Tennis Association has also reserved one wild card spot for her sister Serena, who may join her if she decides to return to the tournament at the age of 44.
Sloane Stephens was among the six other women who received wild card entries, with the final one expected to be awarded to Serena. The main draw for the US Open commences on August 30, with qualifying tournaments taking place earlier in the week.
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