Serena, Venus Williams receive US Open doubles wildcard

Serena and Venus Williams have been granted entry into the women's doubles competition at the U.S. Open, tournament officials announced on Wednesday. The renowned sister duo have previously teamed up nine times for the U.S. Open doubles event, most recently in 2022. That year, Serena delivered an emotional farewell to the sport as the pair reached the quarter-finals together.

Serena's mixed doubles journey concluded with a quarter-final appearance alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday. The 44-year-old made a triumphant return to the court in June at the Queen's Club Championships in London, where she showcased flashes of her former brilliance, including striking a 120 mph ace during matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Venus, 46, had previously advanced to the women's doubles quarter-finals alongside Canadian partner Leylah Fernandez last year. The Williams sisters were once among the most formidable doubles teams, clinching the U.S. Open title in 2009 and 2019. This month, the sisters participated in Cincinnati, where they lost their opening match. They were scheduled to compete in the first round of women's doubles at Flushing Meadows starting on September 3.