{
  "id": 5609800,
  "title": "Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team — at Serena’s daughter’s urging",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/williams-sisters-at-44-and-46-reunite-their-iconic-doubles-team-at-5609800",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T17:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/venus-serena-williams-doubles-us-open-e585b0c6de838c13121e703a04a87c6a"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serena and Venus Williams, the iconic American tennis sisters, are set to reunite for doubles at the U.S. Open, four years after Serena announced a \"farewell\" to the sport. The reunion was prompted by Serena's 9-year-old daughter Olympia, who urged her to play doubles again, as reported by ABC’s \"Good Morning America.\" The sisters, both 44 and 46 years old respectively, will face off against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns in a match that has captivated fans worldwide. Venus expressed her excitement about the prospect, stating that he is \"super excited about it.\" This partnership, which won six singles titles for Serena and two for Venus, including one for Serena in 2001, is a testament to the enduring power of the Williams sisters' collaboration. Fans, such as Nonie Green from Arlington, Virginia, expressed their happiness for the sisters' return, despite the fact that the team's success is not guaranteed.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — It was four years ago that Serena Williams announced, in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Serena and Venus Williams reunite for doubles at U.S. Open",
    "Reunion prompted by Serena's 9-year-old daughter Olympia",
    "Sisters, ages 44 and 46, face Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Venus and Serena Williams at U.S. Open women's doubles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/venus-and-serena-williams-at-u-s-open-womens-doubles",
        "published": "2026-09-04T13:55:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team – at Serena’s daughter’s urging",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/williams-sisters-at-44-and-46-reunite-their-iconic-doubles-team-at",
        "published": "2026-09-04T17:06:38.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}